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Luther

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Luther
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Quote 1

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would end, I would still plant my apple tree.

Quote 2

Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.

Quote 3

Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.

Quote 4

Everything is done in the world is done by hope.

Quote 5

When I am angry I can pray well and preach well.

Quote 6

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

Quote 7

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

Quote 8

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

Quote 9

Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.

Quote 10

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

Quote 11

Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.

Quote 12

If I am not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don't want to go there.

Quote 13

You are not responsible only for what you say, but also for what you do not say.

Quote 14

When schools flourish, all flourishes.

Quote 15

Reason is the enemy of faith.

Quote 16

I more fear what is within me than what comes from without.

Quote 17

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

Quote 18

The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride.

Quote 19

I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.

Quote 20

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