G. C. Lichtenberg Quotes
(1 - 10 of 12)The grave is still the best shelter against the storms of destiny.
The grave is still the best shelter against the storms of destiny.
Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.
Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.
A book is a mirror: If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out.
A book is a mirror: If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out.
God created man in His own image, says the Bible; philosophers reverse the process: they create God in theirs.
God created man in His own image, says the Bible; philosophers reverse the process: they create God in theirs.
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of more
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of centipede--not because they have a hundred feet, but because most people can't count above fourteen.
A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents.
A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents.
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become more
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become teachers.
If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
Feast of Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.209 The words "divine service" should be reassigned and no longer more
Feast of Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.209 The words "divine service" should be reassigned and no longer used for attending church, but only for good deeds.
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.
