Karl Kraus Quotes

Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.

A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them afterwards.

Daß die Meinungsfreiheit eine Errungenschaft des Liberalismus ist, sollte nie vergessen lassen, daß sie auch der Rotz der Kultur ist.

I have to do this, as long as it is at all possible; for if those who are obliged to look after commas had always made sure they were in the right place, then Shanghai would not be burning.

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

Soldiers who don't know what they're fighting for know, nevertheless, what they're not fighting for.

A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.

When the sun of culture is low, even dwarves will cast long shadows

Quando il sole della cultura è basso, anche i nani hanno l'aspetto di giganti.

How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read.

Signori, chi ha qualcosa da dire si faccia avanti, e taccia.

Ma dove troverò mai il tempo per non leggere tante cose?

Nachdem er sich in der anarchistischen Partei unmöglich gemacht hatte, blieb ihm nichts mehr übrig, als ein nützliches Mitglied der bürgerlichen Gesellschaft zu werden und in die Sozialdemokratie einzutreten.

»Den Weltmarkt erobern«: Weil Händler so sprachen, mußten Krieger so handeln. Seitdem wird erobert, wenngleich nicht der Weltmarkt.

Satire that the censor understands is rightly censored.