I have to do this, as long as it is at all possible; for if… - Karl Kraus

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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.

Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus (28 April 1874 – 12 June 1936) was an Austrian journalist, satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet.

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The making of a journalist: no ideas and the ability to express them.

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

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

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