Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Philosopher

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Germany
  • Born: Jan 22, 1729
  • Died: Feb 15, 1781

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the development of German literature. He is widely considered by theatre historians to be the first dramaturg.

The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship. friendship

Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone. being alone

For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity. beauty

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 sayings from John Millington Synge

3 sayings from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 sayings from William Butler Yeats

28 sayings from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 thoughts from Dave Barry

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill

74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill