The noble simplicity in the works of nature only too often originates in the noble shortsightedness of him who observes it. Georg C. Lichtenberg naturenobleobserve 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 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
That man is the noblest creature may also be inferred from the fact that no other creature has yet contested this claim. Georg C. Lichtenberg claimcontestcreature Change image and share on social
We have no words for speaking of wisdom to the stupid. He who understands the wise is wise already. Georg C. Lichtenberg speakstupidunderstand Change image and share on social
What is the good of drawing conclusions from experience? I don't deny we sometimes draw the right conclusions, but don't we just as often draw the wrong ones? Georg C. Lichtenberg conclusiondenydraw Change image and share on social
Much can be inferred about a man from his mistress: in her one beholds his weaknesses and his dreams. Georg C. Lichtenberg beholddreaminfer 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
Nothing can contribute more to peace of soul than the lack of any opinion whatever. Georg C. Lichtenberg contributelackopinion 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
