War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.
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Martin Luther
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Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.
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War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.
To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.
There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
Peace is more important than all justice and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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.
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Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God.
My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.
Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.
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.
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.
There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.
To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.
Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.
Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.
Blood alone moves the wheels of history.
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.
I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.
The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good.
Nothing good ever comes of violence.