Martin Luther

War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.

Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.

Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

Why do we cling to bigotry? Because bigotry, plainly, is convenient. It is a near-effortless way to both elevate one's stature and make a pity grab in this culture of victims that we have become.

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.