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Karl Kraus

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The quotes of Karl Kraus have been shared, printed, and passed along for good reason. Karl Kraus's observations on Education are as sharp as their thoughts on Wisdom, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Discover 11 of Karl Kraus's most memorable quotes, ranging across Education, Wisdom, War, Truth, and Science. Perhaps their most recognizable line: "Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess."

“Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.”

— Karl Kraus

Jealousy

All Quotes by Karl Kraus

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

— Karl Kraus

Experience

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

— Karl Kraus

Education

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

— Karl Kraus

Education

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

— Karl Kraus

Imagination

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

— Karl Kraus

War

“Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.”

— Karl Kraus

Jealousy

“Science is spectral analysis. Art is light synthesis.”

— Karl Kraus

Art

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

— Karl Kraus

Education