Quotes by Karl Kraus

Karl Kraus (1874-1936) was an influential Austrian writer, journalist, and satirist, renowned for his sharp critique of society and culture during the tumultuous years of the early 20th century. Born in Prague, Kraus moved to Vienna, where he founded the magazine *Die Fackel*, a platform for his biting wit and incisive commentary on politics, language, and morality. His works, including the notable play *The Last Days of Mankind*, underscore his legacy as a champion of free expression and a profound observer of human nature, leaving an indelible mark on literature and thought.

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"No ideas and the ability to express them - that's a journalist."

Karl Kraus

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

Karl Kraus

"Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust."

Karl Kraus

"Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves."

Karl Kraus

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

Karl Kraus

"Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise to prove that they are not idiots."

Karl Kraus

"Science is spectral analysis. Art is light synthesis."

Karl Kraus

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