Quote by Martin Luther

I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.

I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all hi

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This quote expresses the fear and uncertainty the speaker has towards their own desires and inner conflicts. They believe that their own impulses and decisions, represented by the metaphorical figure "the pope, Self," can be more intimidating and influential than external authority figures like the pope and his cardinals. It suggests that self-awareness and self-control are crucial in navigating one's own impulses and making moral choices.

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