Father and Mother are apostles, bishops and priests to their children, for it is they who make them acquainted with the gospel.

It is not I that smite, stab, and slay, but God and my prince, for my hand and my body are now their servants.

It is neither safe nor prudent to do anything against conscience.

In many countries there are particular places to which devils more especially resort. In Prussia there is an infinite number of evil spirits.

God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.

I can't keep the sparrows from flying around my head, but I can keep them from making a nest in my hair.

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