The devil flees before the sound of music almost as much as before the Word of God.

I [i.e., God] have given you baptism as a gift for the forgiveness of sins, and preach to you unceasingly by word of mouth concerning this treasure, sealing it with the Sacrament of my body and blood, so that you need never doubt. True, it seems little and insignificant that by the washing of water, the Word, and the Sacrament this should all be effected. But don't let your eyes deceive you.

I refuse to accept the idea that man is mere flotsam and jetsam in the river of life, unable to influence the unfolding events which surround him. I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.

Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.

The conscience is eternal and never dies. Peace if possible, but truth at any rate.

Our works do not generate righteousness, rather our righteousness in Christ generates works.

There is no gown or garment that worse becomes a woman than when she will be wise.