It is the duty of a prudent minister of God to hold his ministry in honor and to see to it that it is respected by those who are in his charge. Moreoever, it is the duty of a faithful minister not to exceed his powers and not to abuse his office in pride, but, rather, to administer it for the benefit of his subjects.

Ambition begat simony; simony begat the pope and his brethren, about the time of the Babylonish captivity

Nothing is easier than sinning.

Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.

A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.

Faith is the master, and reason the maid-servant.

Let every man recognize what he is, and be certain that we are all equally priests, that is, we have the same power in the word and in any sacrament whatever.