Martin Luther:

The mad mob does not ask how it could be better, only that it be different. And when it then becomes worse, it must change again. Thus they get bees for flies, and at last hornets for bees.

— Martin Luther Early Modern

Leader of the Protestant Reformation

Context

Critique of popular revolts during the Peasants' War

Date / Period

1525

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1911/1911-h/1911-h.htm

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