Translated: Man has—next to the drives of reproduction and … - Kurt Tucholsky

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Translated: Man has—next to the drives of reproduction and dining—two passions: making noise and not listening.

Kurt Tucholsky

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About Kurt Tucholsky

Kurt Tucholsky (9 January 1890 – 21 December 1935) was a German journalist, satirist and lyricist.

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Alternative Names: Kaspar Hauser • Peter Panter • Theobald Tiger • Ignaz Wrobel • Paulus Bünzly • Theobald Körner

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Translated: Furthermore, here the one pointing out the filthiness is perceived as much more dangerous than the one producing the filth.

Da gab es vier Jahre lang ganze Quadratmeilen Landes, auf denen war der Mord obligatorisch, während er eine halbe Stunde davon entfernt ebenso streng verboten war. Sagte ich: Mord? Natürlich Mord. Soldaten sind Mörder.

Die menschliche Dummheit ist international.

Translated: Man has—next to the drives of reproduction and dining—two passions: making noise and not listening. - Kurt Tucholsky

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