Quote by Martin Luther

An earthly kingdom cannot exist without inequality of persons. Some must be free, some serfs, some rulers, some subjects.

An earthly kingdom cannot exist without inequality of person

Summary

This quote suggests that societal hierarchies and inequalities among individuals are a fundamental aspect of any earthly kingdom or society. It argues that there must be distinctions between people, such as levels of freedom or societal status, such as rulers and subjects. This implies that a balance between different roles and positions of power is necessary for the functioning of a kingdom, reflecting a belief in the inevitability of inequality in human societies.

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