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Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus (April 28, 1874 – June 12, 1936) was an Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet. He is considered the first major European satirist since Jonathan Swift. He directed his satire to the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics.

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Quote Left He who does without the praise of the crowd will not deny himself an opportunity to be his own adherent. Quote Right
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Quote Left Adults who still derive childlike pleasure from hanging gifts of a ready-made education on the Christmas tree of a child waiting outside the door to life do not realize how unreceptive they are making the children to everything that constitutes the true surprise of life. Quote Right
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Quote Left A weak man has doubts before a decision, a strong man has them afterwards. Quote Right
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Quote Left Sexual enlightenment is justified insofar as girls cannot learn too soon how children do not come into the world. Quote Right
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Quote Left Two people did not get married. Since then they have been living in mutual widowhood. Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things