Ass Quote by Martin Luther
“There is on earth among all dangers, no more dangerous thing than a richly endowed and adroid reason, especially if she enters into spiritual matters which concern the soul and God. For it is more possible to teach an ass to read than to blind such a reason and lead it right; for reason must be deluded, blinded, and destroyed.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Against the Robbers, 1520
Reason, when overly endowed and mechanistic, can become a dangerous obstacle to spiritual truth, especially when it tries to dominate matters of the soul and God.
In simple terms: An overly rational mind can block spiritual insight.
Key Takeaway
Guard humility and faith over pure logic.
Themes
faith
reason
spirituality
humility
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- religious education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance rational analysis with spiritual belief?
- When might reason become a hindrance to faith?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone cannot address the mysteries of faith; it must be balanced with humility.
