The mad mob does not ask how it could be better, only that it be different. And when it then becomes worse, it must change again. Thus they get bees for flies, and at last hornets for bees.
Leader of the Protestant Reformation
Critique of popular revolts during the Peasants' War
1525
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"The commandments are not given inappropriately or pointlessly; but in order that through them the proud, blind man may learn the plague of his impotence, should he try to do as he is commanded."
Philosophical"God created the world out of nothing, and so long as we are nothing, he can make something out of us."
Strange & Unusual"We consider EVERYTHING allowable against the deception and depravity of the papal antichrist."
Controversial"God does not need our good works, but our neighbor does."
Strange & Unusual"I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self."
Strange & Unusual