Ludwig Borne quotes

Ludwig Börne was a German-Jewish political writer and satirist, influential in the early 19th-century political landscape. His sharp essays and critiques helped fuel the movement for democracy and freedom of the press in Germany. He played a key role as a voice for liberal thought and opposition to authoritarian rule. Here are 7 of his quotes:

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. View quote
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Only the suppressed word is dangerous. View quote
Ludwig Borne
The secret of power is the knowledge that others are more cowardly than you are. View quote
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The difference between Liberty and liberties is as great as God and gods. View quote
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If one age believes too much it is natural that another believes too little. View quote
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Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy. View quote
Ludwig Borne

Ludwig Borne

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Occupation: German Writer
Born: May 6, 1786
Died: February 12, 1837
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Ludwig Borne

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