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Under the influence of Mr. Murphy, Frankfort- on-the-Main became, and has since remained, a center of American ideas. Its leading journal was the only influential daily paper in Germany which stood by us during our Spanish War. I recall a story told me by Mr. Murphy at that period.

Andrew Dickson White - Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 1

God, of his infinite mercy, said Luther, assist them at Frankfort- on-the-Main, that they may Christian-like consult and conclude, to the end that God's honour, the good and profit of the commonwealth may be furthered.

Martin Luther - Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther

Let us put trust and confidence in him, and with him; let us erect and establish an everlasting league, for the world is the world, and will remain the world. Of the Convention and Assembly of the Protestant State at Frankfort- on-the-Main, 1539.

Martin Luther - Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther