Source: Martin Luther speaking of his days as a monk, early 16th century

And yet my conscience could never give me certainty, but I always doubted and said, you did not
perform that correctly. You were not contrite enough. You left out that confession. The more I tried
to remedy and uncertain, weak and afflicted conscience with the traditions of men, the more
each day found it more uncertain, weaker, and more troubled.
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