The human tendency to regard little things as important has produced very many great things. Georg C. Lichtenberg greathumanimportant Change image and share on social
There are very many people who read simply to prevent themselves from thinking. Georg C. Lichtenberg peoplepreventread Change image and share on social
Man is a masterpiece of creation if for no other reason than that, all the weight of evidence for determinism notwithstanding, he believes he has free will. Georg C. Lichtenberg believecreationdeterminism Change image and share on social
Many things about our bodies would not seem to us so filthy and obscene if we did not have the idea of nobility in our heads. Georg C. Lichtenberg bodyfilthyhead Change image and share on social
To be content with life or to live merrily, rather all that is required is that we bestow on all things only a fleeting, superficial glance; the more thoughtful we become the more earnest we grow. Georg C. Lichtenberg bestowcontentearnest Change image and share on social
Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Georg C. Lichtenberg burncandlecompany Change image and share on social
Even truth needs to be clad in new garments if it is to appeal to a new age. Georg C. Lichtenberg ageappealclothe Change image and share on social
The American who first discovered Columbus made a bad discovery. Georg C. Lichtenberg americanbadcolumbus Change image and share on social
A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out. Georg C. Lichtenberg apeapostlebook Change image and share on social
Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinion at all. Georg C. Lichtenberg conducivemindopinion Change image and share on social