Julian Tuwim was a Polish-Jewish poet, born on September 13, 1894, and died on December 27, 1953. His poetry is known for its concise and lively style, and he is highly regarded in both Polish and world literature.
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Source: Kwiaty Polskie
“Błogosławiony ten, co nie mając nic do powiedzenia, nie obleka tego faktu w słowa.”
“Kiedy przeskoczysz, to i wtedy nie mów hop. Zobacz najpierw, w co wskoczyłeś.”
Source: My, Żydzi polscy.... We, Polish Jews....
“A pessimist says all women are loose. An optimist does not, but he has hopes.”
“A virtuous girl never chases after boys; who ever saw a mousetrap chasing mice?”
“Conscience: that quiet voice which whispers that someone is watching.”
“Throw a lucky man into water and he'll surface with a fish in his mouth.”
“Tragedy--to fall in love with a face, and marry the whole woman.”