Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works.

The country life is to be preferred, for there we see the works of God; but in cities little else but the works of men. And the one makes a better subject for contemplation than the other.

People should try to know God and imitate him in their works. Repetitions and ceremonials are of no use.

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants

Where God does not govern, tyrants will rule