Tell your master that if there were as many devils at Worms as tiles on its roofs, I would enter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Luther states his determination to face great danger to fulfill his purpose.
- In plain terms
- He would go forward even if there were many enemies.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage allows one to act despite overwhelming opposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives courage?
- How do you face opposition?
Another view
The statement is metaphorical and may exaggerate actual risk.
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