Maxioms by G. C. Lichtenberg
The grave is still the best shelter against the storms of destiny.
The grave is still the best shelter against the storms of destiny.
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 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.
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.
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.
