Cattle Quote by Martin Luther
“Sheep, cattle, men-servants were all possessions to be sold as it pleased their masters. It were a good thing were it still so. For else no man may compel nor tame the servile folk.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Freedom of a Christian, 1520
The quote highlights how people, like animals, were treated as property, owned and sold by masters, emphasizing the dehumanization of servile individuals.
In simple terms: People were owned and sold like animals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject treating humans as property.
Themes
slavery
dehumanization
power
ownership
freedom
Mood
somber
critical
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- human rights advocacy
- education
- legal reform
- ethical discourse
Key Concepts
property rights
human dignity
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing people as property affect societal structures?
- What can be done to restore dignity to those oppressed?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks agency and resistance among the oppressed.
