A later tradition quoted Erasmus as saying, "I laid an egg. [Martin] Luther hatched a bird of a quite different species." Based on what you've learned about Erasmus and Luther, which of the following accurately summarizes what the quotation is saying?

A. Erasmus and Luther both enjoyed the study of birds.
B. Erasmus was pleased that Luther continued his work.
C. Erasmus did not consider Luther's movement what he had in mind for church reform.
D. Erasmus felt like a failure where he saw Luther succeed.