Maxioms by G. C. Lichtenberg
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.
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.
Feast of Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.209 The words "divine service" should be reassigned and no longer read 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.
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.
