A Serbian proverb says:
The Cross shines better in the heart and the Crescent in the hand.
Another:
Why are there so many Mohammedans in the world? Because the Crescent pays every day during life to its followers, and the Cross pays only after death.
Have confidence in Christ and follow him even into the house of the Devil, because He knows the way out.
Twelve poor apostles did more good to man than the twelve richest sultans.
In vain you will ask from God any good without suffering. For suffering is the very heart of every good, of glory, and of pleasure as well.
Every drop of Christ's innocent blood must be paid for by a lake of men's blood.
It is better to die for the Cross than to live against the Cross.