Let us not overlook so great a gain.

The road to Hell is paved with the bones of priests and monks, and the skulls of bishops are the lamp posts that light the path.

The Holy Scriptures do not know any distinctions. They enjoin that all lead the life of monks.

You [Jews] did slay Christ, you did lift violent hands against the Master, you did spill his precious blood. This is why you have no chance for atonement, excuse, or defense.

A man's readiness and commitment are not enough if he does not enjoy help from above as well; equally help from above is no benefit to us unless there is also commitment and readiness on our part.

We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him never be reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart.

Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent.