Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther came to reject several teachings and practices of the Late Medieval Catholic Church. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money, proposing an academic discussion of the practice and efficacy of indulgences in his Ninety-five Theses of 1517. His refusal to renounce all of his...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth10 November 1483
CityEisleben, Germany
CountryGermany
We are at fault for not slaying them (the Jews)
Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for all people.
We must learn that to expect God to do everything while we do nothing is not faith but superstition.
Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances.
Justice too long delayed is justice denied.
Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal.
The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.
Each of us is something of a schizophrenic personality, tragically divided against ourselves.
Keep feeling the need for being first. But I want you to be the first in love. I want you to be the first in moral excellence. I want you to be the first in generosity.
There is no deficit in human resources; the deficit is in human will.
Normal fear protects us; abnormal fear paralyses us. Normal fear motivates us to improve our individual and collective welfare; abnormal fear constantly poisons and distorts our inner lives. Our problem is not to be rid of fear but, rather to harness and master it.
There is within human nature an amazing potential for goodness.
It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not be in favor of justice for all people.
Be an artist at whatever you do. Even if you are a street sweeper, be the Michelangelo of street sweepers.