Who said “Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is…”?

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Martin Luther. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceOn Marriage (1530)

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“Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.”
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APA

Luther, M. (n.d.). Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24772-justice-is-a-temporary-thing-that-must-at/

MLA

Luther, Martin. “Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24772-justice-is-a-temporary-thing-that-must-at/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Luther, Martin. “Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24772-justice-is-a-temporary-thing-that-must-at/.