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Martin Luther

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Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German theologian and religious reformer who sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church. His Ninety-Five Theses, posted in 1517, and his translation of the Bible into German transformed Christianity and helped shape the modern world.

“The reproduction of mankind is a great marvel and mystery. Had God consulted me in the matter, I should have advised him to continue the generation of the species by fashioning them out of clay.”

— Martin Luther

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All Quotes by Martin Luther

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”

— Martin Luther

Art

“Peace is more important than all justice and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.”

— Martin Luther

Peace

“Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where his believers are?”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.”

— Martin Luther

God

“The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good.”

— Martin Luther

Good

“I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.”

— Martin Luther

Great

“To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.”

— Martin Luther

God

“There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.”

— Martin Luther

Anniversary

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.”

— Martin Luther

Alone

“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.”

— Martin Luther

Alone

“I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.”

— Martin Luther

God

“Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“Faith must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”

— Martin Luther

Music

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

— Martin Luther

Religion

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”

— Martin Luther

Art

“For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel.”

— Martin Luther

God

“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.”

— Martin Luther

Nature

“Forgiveness is God's command.”

— Martin Luther

Forgiveness

“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.”

— Martin Luther

God