“We are crucified to the world, and the world must be as crucified to us. It esteems us as fools, let us esteem it as mad.”

“Life is wasted if we do not grasp the glory of the cross, cherish it for the treasure that it is, and cleave to it as the highest price of every pleasure and the deepest comfort in every pain. What was once foolishness to us—a crucified God—must become our wisdom and our power and our only boast in this world.”

“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future.”

“Is the world crucified to you or does it fascinate you?”

“The world is a den of thieves, and night is falling. Evil breaks its chains and runs through the world like a mad dog. The poison affects us all. No one escapes. Therefore let us be happy while we are happy. Let us be kind, generous, affectionate and good. It is necessary and not at all shameful to take pleasure in the little world.”

“The first place where self-esteem begins its journey is within us.”