Memorable Quotes and quotations from Martin LutherMartin Luther German religious reformer (1483 - 1546)Martin Luther - - Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. Martin Luther - in front of his inquisitors at the Diet of Worms. - 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. God help me. Amen. Martin Luther - - My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary. Martin Luther - - The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven. Martin Luther - - At night always carry in your heart something from Holy Scriptures to bed with you, meditate upon it like a ruminant animal, and go softly to sleep; but this must not be too much, rather a little that may be well pondered and understood, that you may find a remnant of it in your mind when you rise in the morning. Martin Luther - - It is pleasing to God whenever you rejoice or laugh from the bottom of your heart. Martin Luther - - Music is a discipline, and a mistress of order and good manners, she makes the people milder and gentler, more moral and more reasonable. Martin Luther - - Here stand I. I can do no other. |
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