A false interpretation of Scripture causes that the gospel of the Lord becomes the gospel of man, or, which is worse, of the devil.

For the preservation of chastity, an empty and rumbling stomach and fevered lungs are indispensable.

Instead of speaking saintly words we must act them.

Nothing is hard for lovers, no labor is difficult for those who wish it.

Small minds cannot grasp great subjects.

Love is not to be purchased, and affection has no price.

I praise wedlock, I praise marital union, but only because they produce me virgins.