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Corn Quote by Martin Luther

“All which happens through the whole world happens through hope. No husbandman would sow a grain of corn if he did not hope it would spring up and bring forth the ear; how much more we are helped on by hope in the eternal life.” quote by Martin Luther
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“All which happens through the whole world happens through hope. No husbandman would sow a grain of corn if he did not hope it would spring up and bring forth the ear; how much more we are helped on by hope in the eternal life.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1520, “On the Christian Freedom”

Hope drives all human endeavor; without it, effort and progress falter, both in daily work and spiritual life.

In simple terms: Hope fuels action and belief.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope to sustain effort.

Themes

faith hope perseverance

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • farming
  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

Christian theology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hope influence your daily tasks?
  • What limits can hope overcome?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone cannot guarantee success; external factors matter.

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