The great trick of regarding small departures from the truth as the truth itself - on which is founded the entire integral calculus - is also the basis of our witty speculations, where the whole thing would often collapse if we considered the departures with philosophical rigour.
Georg C. LichtenbergThe thoughts written on the walls of madhouses by their inmates might be worth publicizing.
Georg C. LichtenbergIf people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.
Georg C. LichtenbergDelight at having understood a very abstract and obscure system leads most people to believe in the truth of what it demonstrates.
Georg C. Lichtenberg