"Eating is a serious business. You must eat with delight and not as if you were doing penance."

"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world."

"The word and work of God is quite clear, namely, that women were made to be either wives or prostitutes."

"I HAVE GREATER CONFIDENCE IN MY WIFE AND MY PUPILS THAN I HAVE IN CHRIST."

"If you want to have a good laugh, read the Papal Bulls. They are so full of nonsense that they will make you split your sides."