The Bible is the book that makes fools of the wise of this world; it is only understood by the plain and simple hearted.

Without armaments peace cannot be kept; wars are waged not only to repel injustice but also to establish a firm peace.

It is pleasing to the dear God whenever thou rejoicest or laughest from the bottom of thy heart.

He who loves not women, wine, and song Remains a fool his whole life long.

O, when it comes to faith, what a living, creative, active, powerful thing it is. It cannot do other than good at all times. It never waits to ask whether there is some good work to do.

We are nothing with all our gifts be they ever so great, except God assist us.

The gospel cannot be preached and heard enough, for it cannot be grasped well enough ... Moreover, our greatest task is to keep you faithful to this article and to bequeath this treasure to you when we die.