The Christian religion is only for one who needs infinite help, therefore only for one who feels an infinite need. The whole planet cannot be in greater anguish than a single soul. The Christian faith - as I view it - is the refuge in this ultimate anguish. To whom it is given in this anguish to open his heart, instead of contracting it, accepts the means of salvation in his heart.

Here the term 'language-game' is meant to bring into prominence the fact that the speaking of language is part of an activity, of a form of life.

One can defend common sense against the attacks of philosophers only by solving their puzzles, i.e., by curing them of the temptation to attack common sense.

The world is the totality of facts, not of things

Resting on your laurels is as dangerous as resting when you are walking in the snow. You doze off and die in your sleep.

My attitude towards him is an attitude towards a soul. I am not of the opinion that he has a soul. . . .

One is unable to notice something because it is always before one's eyes.