"The study of languages is therefore necessary for all sciences, and especially for theology."

"The greater part of the world is ignorant of the true wisdom, and is ruled by error and deception."

"The study of astrology is necessary for medicine, and for the understanding of the future."

"The common way of teaching is rather for ostentation than for instruction."

"For the infidels possess many excellent things, and much wisdom, from which we Christians can derive profit."