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“The Devil, too, sometimes steals human children; it is not infrequent for him to carry away infants within the first six weeks after birth, and to substitute in their place imps” quote by Martin Luther
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“The Devil, too, sometimes steals human children; it is not infrequent for him to carry away infants within the first six weeks after birth, and to substitute in their place imps”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

Source Treatise: On the Devil, 1525

Even the devil can take innocent lives, showing evil’s reach into the most vulnerable.

In simple terms: Evil can affect even newborns.

Key Takeaway

Protect the vulnerable and stay vigilant against hidden threats.

Themes

evil vulnerability spiritual warfare innocence danger

Mood

somber urgent

Type

cautionary reflective

When to use this quote

  • childcare
  • social services
  • community safety
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology morality human suffering

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies safeguard the most defenseless?
  • What signs indicate hidden malevolence?
A Different Perspective

Not all harm is obvious; some dangers are subtle.

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