Home / Quotes / Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

“There are very many people who read simply to prevent themselves from thinking.”

Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

Author

Georg C. Lichtenberg

German physicist, inventor, and writer, known for his research in electricity and magnetism. He proposed Lichtenberg's law in electricity and invented various scientific instruments. more

You May Also Like

“We cannot remember too often that when we observe nature, and especially the ordering of nature, it is always ourselves alone we are observing.”

Remember Vision Seeing Awe Observing

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“What is called an acute knowledge of human nature is mostly nothing but the observer's own weaknesses reflected back from others.”

Humans Nature Human Nature Weakness Observers

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“With a pen in my hand I have successfully stormed bulwarks from which others armed with sword and excommunication have been repulsed.”

Has Beens Hands Pens Excommunication

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“Just as we outgrow a pair of trousers, we outgrow acquaintances, libraries, principles, etc., at times before they're worn out and times - and this is the worst of all - before we have new ones.”

Time Principles Worst Library Etc Pairs Worn Acquaintance Worn Out Trousers Finding Your Path New Acquaintances

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motivate them.”

Way Player Married Debt Being Married

Author:Ernie Banks

“I believe that man is in the last resort so free a being that his right to be what he believes himself to be cannot be contested.”

Men Believe Lasts I Believe Identity Resorts Being Free

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!”

Two Play Games Baseball Balls Coaching Great Day Playing Games Baseball Games Great Baseball Ball Games Ballgame

Author:Ernie Banks

“It is in the gift for employing all the vicissitudes of life to one's own advantage and to that of one's craft that a large part of genius consists.”

Inspirational Motivational Genius Advantage Crafts Employing Vicissitudes

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven.”

Religion Asks Heaven Courage Wise Blessing

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg

“Nothing can contribute more to peace of soul than the lack of any opinion whatever.”

Soul Peace Opinion Indifference Peace Of Soul

Author:Georg C. Lichtenberg