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Martin Luther Quotes

1483–1546 Germany

Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German theologian, an Augustinian monk, and an ecclesiastical reformer whose teachings inspired the Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines and culture of the Lutheran and Protestant traditions.

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Also known as: Luther, Luther, Martin, Table Talk (Luther), Lutheran

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We must remove the Decalogue out of sight and heart.

Sin is essentially a departure from God.

There can be no doubt that the Virgin Mary is in heaven. How it happened we do not know.

Faith looks to the word and the promise; that is, to the truth. But hope looks to that which the word has promised, to the gift.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Whoever teaches differently from what I have taught, or whoever condemns me therein, he condemns God and must remain a child of hell.

If it were art to overcome heresy with fire, the executioners would be the most learned doctors on earth.

To the Christian Nobility of the German States (1520)

Let us keep to Christ, and cling to Him, and hang on Him, so that no power can remove us.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Therefore we Christians, in turn, are obliged not to tolerate their [the Jews'] wanton and conscious blasphemy.

I know God only as he became human, so shall I have him in no other way."

All seed except Mary was vitiated [by original sin].

"She is rightly called not only the mother of the man, but also the Mother of God ... It is certain that Mary is the Mother of the real and true God.

Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong (sin boldly), but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world.

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

Table Talk (1569)

If we allow them any influence in our conscience, they become the cloak of evil, heresies and blasphemies.

I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict Scripture.

A faithful and good servant is a real godsend; but truly 'tis a rare bird in the land.

Table Talk (1569)

Those who read and rightly understand my teaching will not start an insurrection; they have not learned that from me.

A Sincere Admonition to All Christians to Guard Against Insurrection and Rebellion (1522)

Who loves not woman, wine, and song
Remains a fool his whole life long.

Since the law is good, the will, which is hostile to it, cannot be good.

Disputation against Scholastic Theology (1517)

The will is not free to strive toward whatever is declared good.

Disputation against Scholastic Theology (1517)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Martin Luther (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.