Maxioms by G. C. Lichtenberg
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of read more
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of centipede--not because they have a hundred feet, but because most people can't count above fourteen.
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become read more
Most subjects at universities are taught for no other purpose than that they may be retaught when the students become teachers.
Feast of Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.209 The words "divine service" should be reassigned and no longer read more
Feast of Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.209 The words "divine service" should be reassigned and no longer used for attending church, but only for good deeds.
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.
Don't judge a man by his opinions, but by what his opinions have made him.
Don't judge a man by his opinions, but by what his opinions have made him.
