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Karl Kraus Quotes

Karl Kraus quotes

Austrian Writer April 28, 1874 – June 12, 1936

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Karl Kraus quote: "How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell..."
How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Language is the mother of thought, not its handmaiden."
Language is the mother of thought, not its handmaiden. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "There are people who can never forgive a beggar for their not..."
There are people who can never forgive a beggar for their not having given him anything. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves."
Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Sentimental irony is a dog that bays at the moon while pissing..."
Sentimental irony is a dog that bays at the moon while pissing on graves. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess."
Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them..."
A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them afterwards. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "The devil is an optimist if he thinks he can make people worse..."
The devil is an optimist if he thinks he can make people worse than they are. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to..."
How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Curses on the law! Most of my fellow citizens are the sorry..."
Curses on the law! Most of my fellow citizens are the sorry consequences of uncommitted abortions. Karl Kraus
Intercourse with a woman is sometimes a satisfactory substitute for masturbation. But it takes a lot of imagination to make it work. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "I had a terrible vision: I saw an encyclopedia walk up to a..."
I had a terrible vision: I saw an encyclopedia walk up to a polymath and open him up. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Children play soldier. That makes sense. But why do soldiers..."
Children play soldier. That makes sense. But why do soldiers play children? Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an..."
Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust. Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus quote: "It is the style of idealism to console itself for the loss of..."
It is the style of idealism to console itself for the loss of something old with the ability to gape at something new. Karl Kraus

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