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
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
Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Georg C. Lichtenberg burncandlecompany Change image and share on social
Actual aristocracy cannot be abolished by any law: all the law can do is decree how it is to be imparted and who is to acquire it. Georg C. Lichtenberg abolishacquireactual Change image and share on social
With a pen in my hand I have successfully stormed bulwarks from which others armed with sword and excommunication have been repulsed. Georg C. Lichtenberg armbulwarkexcommunication Change image and share on social
Be wary of passing the judgment: obscure. To find something obscure poses no difficult, elephants and poodles find many things obscure. Georg C. Lichtenberg difficultelephantfind Change image and share on social
