Maxioms by G. C. Lichtenberg
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of read 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.
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become read more
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become teachers.
Don't judge a man by his opinions, but by what his opinions have made him.
Don't judge a man by his opinions, but by what his opinions have made him.
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.
Theologians always try to turn the Bible into a book without common sense.
Theologians always try to turn the Bible into a book without common sense.
