"A kingdom can be conquered on horseback, but it cannot be ruled from horseback."

"The vulgar believe in miracles, but the wise man accepts nothing without adequate proof."

"A man should not be judged by his faith but by his actions."

"Most worshippers of God are intent on the advancement of their own desires, not on His worship."

"Drop the sword - for there is but one flesh to wound, and it is the one flesh of all humankind."