Woman was merely man's helpmate, a function which pertains to her alone. She is not the image of God but as far as man is concerned, he is by himself the image of God.

For, were it not good that evil things should also exist, the omnipotent God would almost certainly not allow evil to be, since beyond doubt it is just as easy for Him not to allow what He does not will, as for Him to do what He will.

Longing desire prayeth always, though the tongue be silent. If thou art ever longing, thou art ever praying.

We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, on God's sovereignty for our future.

He who thinks he lives without sin puts aside not sin, but pardon.

A person can do other things against his will, but belief is possible only in one who is willing.

You cannot attain to charity except through humility.