Martin Luther

I am a man of contention, and I thank God for it.

The hair on my head is a fine work of art, but it is not necessary for salvation.

I have not invented a new doctrine, but have only restored the old one.

I would rather be a swineherd than a Pope.

The greatest gift of God is a pious, cheerful, God-fearing wife.

I am a peasant, a son of a peasant; my father, grandfather, all my ancestors were genuine peasants.

Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.

I have had many struggles with the devil, and I know him well.

I would not have believed salvation could be so easy.

My conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I 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.

If you wish to make a good prayer, go into your closet, lock the door, and throw the key out the window.

The greatest blessing of God is a virtuous and pious wife, who fears God and loves her husband.

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

The human heart is like a millstone in a mill: when you put wheat under it, it turns and grinds and makes flour; if you put no wheat, it still grinds on, but then 'tis itself it grinds away.

I am rough, boorish, stormy, and warlike. I am born to fight innately with innumerable monsters and devils.

The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.

Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.

Beer is made by men, wine by God.

I am not afraid of a pope or a cardinal, but of a little bird that sings in the tree.

A man must have a good digestion to be a good preacher.