"War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it."

"The hair is the finest ornament a woman has. If she be a virgin, let her wear it loose; if married, let her wear it up."

"What does not kill me makes me stronger."

"We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone."

"The woman is like a nail, driven into the wall. . . . She sits at home."