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

No man ought to lay a cross upon himself, or to adopt tribulation, as is done in popedom; but if a cross or tribulation come upon him, then let him suffer it patiently, and know that it is good and profitable for him.

The more a person loves, the closer he approaches the image of God.

Nothing is more unbecoming to a teacher of the Word than flippancy. He must be serious and should not act like a clown.

As concerning faith we ought to be invincible, and more hard, if it might be, than the adamant stone; but as touching charity, we ought to be soft, and more flexible than the reed or leaf that is shaken with the wind, and ready to yield to everything.

If God had not permitted the people of Jerusalem to be torn asunder and driven them from the land, but had let them keep it after before, no one could convince them that they are not God`s chosen people.

If the earth is fit for laughter then surely heaven is filled with it. Heaven is the birthplace of laughter.