Doubt must be no more than vigilance, otherwise it can become dangerous. Georg C. Lichtenberg dangerousdoubtvigilance Change image and share on social
If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger. Georg C. Lichtenberg diehungermillion Change image and share on social
Every man has his moral backside which he refrains from showing unless he has to and keeps covered as long as possible with the trousers of decorum. Georg C. Lichtenberg backsidecoverdecorum Change image and share on social
Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together. Georg C. Lichtenberg brightclosegenius Change image and share on social
The Greeks possessed a knowledge of human nature we seem hardly able to attain to without passing through the strengthening hibernation of a new barbarism. Georg C. Lichtenberg attainbarbarismgreek Change image and share on social
The most dangerous untruths are truths slightly distorted. Georg C. Lichtenberg dangerousdistortslightly Change image and share on social
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven. Georg C. Lichtenberg blessingcourageheaven Change image and share on social
Man is to be found in reason, God in the passions. Georg C. Lichtenberg findgodman Change image and share on social
Nowadays three witty turns of phrase and a lie make a writer. Georg C. Lichtenberg liemakenowadays Change image and share on social
Erudition can produce foliage without bearing fruit. Georg C. Lichtenberg beareruditionfoliage Change image and share on social