On Dogs, Birds and Vision
                          by Martin Luther, 1483-1546
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        Dr. Martin Luther was playing with his dog, saying: The dog is
        the most faithful animal, and it might be held in great worth,
        if it were not so common.  Our Lord God has placed the greatest
        gifts in the most common things. The eyes are the most excellent
        gift given to all the animals. The small little birds have the
        most clear eyes, just like asterisks; they see a fly a room away.
        But we do not recognize that common gift. We are clowns and fools.
        But we will see in that future life; then and there we, like the
        birds, will have those beautiful, clear eyes ourselves.
 
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