Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peace takes precedence over justice, suggesting that harmony is the ultimate goal rather than strict adherence to justice.
This quote by Martin Luther emphasizes the primacy of peace in human society, arguing that achieving peace is more crucial than pursuing justice. It conveys the idea that justice should serve to foster peace, rather than peace being merely a byproduct of justice, thus highlighting the importance of maintaining harmony for the greater good.
Themes
PeaceJusticeHarmonySocietyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of prioritizing peace over rigid justice.
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