Georg Christoph Lichtenberg Quotes
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There are people who think that everything one does with a serious face is sensible.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
The human tendency to regard little things as important has produced very many great things.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
We say that someone occupies an official position, whereas it is the official position that occupies him.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
With prophecies the commentator is often a more important man than the prophet.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
Nowadays we already have books about books and descriptions of descriptions.
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg