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I was born to fight devils and factions. It is my business…

“I was born to fight devils and factions. It is my business to remove obstacles, to cut down thorns, to fill up quagmires and to open and make straight paths. If I must have some failing let me rather speak the truth with too great sincerity than once to act the hypocrite and conceal the truth.” quote by Martin Luther
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“I was born to fight devils and factions. It is my business to remove obstacles, to cut down thorns, to fill up quagmires and to open and make straight paths. If I must have some failing let me rather speak the truth with too great sincerity than once to act the hypocrite and conceal the truth.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He sees his mission as confronting evil, clearing obstacles, and speaking truth even if it makes him appear harsh.

In simple terms: He fights evil, removes obstacles, and values honest truth over hypocrisy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace truth, clear your path.

Themes

faith integrity conflict truth

Mood

determined serious

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • personal decisionmaking
  • ethical leadership

Key Concepts

Reformation personal mission moral courage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obstacles must you clear?
  • How do you balance truth with compassion?
A Different Perspective

Truth may alienate allies and invite conflict.

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