Quote by John Adams

Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination -- everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell.

Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and im

Summary

This quote reflects on the captivating power of visually and audibly appealing stimuli that can effortlessly captivate and enchant the naive and uninformed. The speaker ponders how Martin Luther, an influential figure in the Protestant Reformation, managed to break free from this captivating spell. It suggests that Luther was able to see through the allure of superficial distractions and focus on more significant matters, such as his religious convictions and the need for reform within the Catholic Church.

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By John Adams

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