Ludwig Borne was a German writer and journalist active in the early 19th century. He is best known for his political writings, which were influential during the period of German unification. He is also remembered for his book "The History of German Literature", which was published in 1826. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Ludwig Borne on education, life, music.
Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth. — Ludwig Borne
Getting rid of a delusion makes us wiser than getting hold of a truth. — Ludwig Borne
Women are most adorable when they are afraid; that's why they frighten so easily. — Ludwig Borne
To be original you must listen to the voice of your heart rather than the clamor of the world - and have the courage to teach publicly what you have learned. The source of all genius is sincerity; men would be wiser if they were more moral. — Ludwig Borne
Only the suppressed word is dangerous. — Ludwig Borne
If you must hate, if hatred is the leaven of your life, which alone can give flavor, then hate what should be hated: falsehood, violence, selfishness. — Ludwig Borne
Nothing endures except change; nothing is constant except death. Every heartbeat wounds us, and life would be an eternal bleeding to death, were it not for literature. It grants us what nature does not: a golden time that doesn't rust, a springtime that never wilts, cloudless happiness and eternal youth. [my translation] — Ludwig Borne
Nothing is lasting but change; nothing perpetual but death. — Ludwig Borne
The most dangerous person is the fearful; he is the most to be feared. — Ludwig Borne
Because I was born a slave, I love liberty more than you. — Ludwig Borne
The difference between Liberty and liberties is as great as God and gods. — Ludwig Borne
The secret of power is the knowledge that others are more cowardly than you are. — Ludwig Borne
History teaches us virtue, but nature never ceases to teachh us vice. — Ludwig Borne
Ministers fall like buttered slices of bread: usually on their good side. — Ludwig Borne
Nought endures but change. — Ludwig Borne
Governments are the sails, the people the wind, the country is the ship and time is the sea. — Ludwig Borne
You are not loved when you are lovely, but when you are loved you are found to be lovely. — Ludwig Borne
Life Lessons by Ludwig Borne
Ludwig Borne's work emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, the power of critical thinking, and the need to question authority. He encourages readers to think for themselves and to challenge the status quo in order to create a better world. His work serves as a reminder that we all have the potential to make a positive difference in the world.
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