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Karl Kraus (April 28, 1874 - June 12, 1936) was an Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet. He is regarded as one of the foremost German-language satirists of the 20th century, especially for his witty criticism of the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics

A weak man has doubts before a decision, a strong man has them afterwards. Karl Kraus »
Chastity always takes its toll. In some it produces pimples; in others, sex laws. Karl Kraus »
Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess. Karl Kraus »
Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust. Karl Kraus »
He who does without the praise of the crowd will not deny himself an opportunity to be his own adherent. Karl Kraus »
How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read. Karl Kraus »
Life is an effort that deserves a better cause. Karl Kraus »
Psychoanalysis is that mental illnes for which it regards itself a therapy. Karl Kraus »
Psychoanalysts are father confessors who like to listen to the sins of the father as well. Karl Kraus »
Sexual enlightenment is justified insofar as girls cannot learn too soon how children do not come into the world. Karl Kraus »
Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid. Karl Kraus »
The making of a journalist: no ideas and the ability to express them. Karl Kraus »
The world is a prison in which solitary confinement is preferable. Karl Kraus »
What torture, this life in society! Often someone is obliging enough to offer me a light, and in order to oblige him I have to fish a cigarette out of my pocket. Karl Kraus »
Where do I find the time for not reading so many books? Karl Kraus »

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