"Oh, race of Franks, race from across the mountains, race chosen and beloved by God as shines forth in very many of your works... We wish you to know what a grievous cause has led us to your country, w…"

"Let none of your possessions detain you, no solicitude for your family affairs, since this land which you inhabit is everywhere shut in by the sea and surrounded by mountain peaks."

"We grant to them, by the power of God, absolution for all their sins."

"You are called shepherds; see that you do not act as hirelings."

"The holy city of Jerusalem is now held captive by the enemies of God."