Language is the only chimera whose illusory power is endless, the inexhaustibility which keeps life from being impoverished. Let men learn to serve language.
Karl KrausA good writer does not receive anywhere near the number of poison-pen letters that is commonly assumed. Among a hundred jackassesthere are not ten who will admit to being jackasses, and at most one who will put it in writing.
Karl KrausI and life: The case was settled chivalrously. The opponents parted without having made up.
Karl KrausDemocracy divides people into workers and loafers. It makes no provision for those who have no time to work.
Karl Kraus