Quotes & anectdotes from
the wise,
the foolish,
the courageous &
the drunk

Karl Kraus Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Austria
  • Born: Apr 28, 1874
  • Died: Jun 12, 1936

Karl Kraus was an Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet. He directed his satire at the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics.

Science is spectral analysis. Art is light synthesis.

Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess.

Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise to prove that they are not idiots.

If the reporter has killed our imagination with his truth, he threatens our life with his lies.

Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.

How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.

Sex education is legitimate in that girls cannot be taught soon enough how children don't come into the world.

Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust.