Staniseaw Jerzy Lec (6 March 1909 - 7 May 1966) (born Baron Staniseaw Jerzy de Tusch-Letz) was a Polish poet and aphorist of Polish and Jewish noble origin. Often mentioned among the greatest writers of post-WW2 Poland. One of the most influential aphorists on the 20th century
"When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet."
