Stanisław Jerzy Lec quotes

Stanisław Jerzy Lec was a Polish poet, aphorist, and satirist, celebrated for his witty and thought-provoking observations. His collection "Unkempt Thoughts" gained international acclaim for its sharp irony and philosophical depth. He inspired generations with his unique blend of skepticism, humor, and insight. Here are 74 of his quotes:

The window to the world can be covered by a newspaper. (Stanisław Jerzy Lec)
When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet. View quote
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The first requisite for immortality is death. View quote
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Value your words. Each one may be the last. View quote
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When smashing monuments, save the pedestals - they always come in handy. View quote
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At the beginning there was the Word; at the end just the Cliche. View quote
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Is it progress if a cannibal uses knife and fork? View quote
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Sometimes you have to be silent to be heard. View quote
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He who wants to get to the source must swim against the current. View quote
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The moment of recognizing your own lack of talent is a flash of genius. View quote
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Stupidity is no excuse of not thinking. (Stanisław Jerzy Lec)
In order for you to be yourself, you have to be somebody first. View quote
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Illiterates have to dictate. View quote
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The constitution of a country should not violate the constitutions of its citizens. View quote
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The weakest link in a chain is the strongest because it can break it. View quote
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Thoughts, like fleas, jump from man to man, but they don't bite everybody. View quote
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Optimists and pessimists differ only on the date of the end of the world. View quote
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Do not ask God the way to heaven; he will show you the hardest one. View quote
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Those who put blinders on their eyes should remember that the set also includes bridle and a whip. View quote
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What do I believe? I believe in God, if he exists. View quote
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The exit is usually where the entrance was. (Stanisław Jerzy Lec)
We looked into each other's eyes. I saw myself, she saw herself. View quote
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You must first have a lot of patience to learn to have patience. View quote
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All of our separate fictions add up to joint reality. View quote
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No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. View quote
Stanisław Jerzy Lec

Stanisław Jerzy Lec

Stanisław Jerzy Lec - Image
Occupation: Polish Poet
Born: March 6, 1909
Died: May 7, 1966
Quotes count: 74
Wikipedia: Stanisław Jerzy Lec

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