"War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it"
- Martin Luther
About this Quote
Martin Luther's quote speaks to the disastrous impacts of war on mankind. War is viewed as the greatest afflict, as it has the power to damage faith, states, and families. War is viewed as a scourge, or a source of excellent suffering, and Luther recommends that any other form of suffering is more suitable to it. This quote talks to the immense destruction that war can trigger, and the significance of preventing it whenever possible. War can have an enduring influence on people, communities, and countries, and Luther's quote works as a suggestion of the value of peace and diplomacy. War needs to constantly be a last hope, and Luther's quote functions as a tip of the importance of preventing it whenever possible.
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