Johann Georg Hamann quotes - page 2

If only I was as eloquent as Demosthenes, I would have to do no more than repeat a single word three times. (Johann Georg Hamann)
Hence it happens that one takes words for concepts, and concepts for the things themselves. View quote
Johann Georg Hamann
Physics is nothing but the ABC's. Nature is an equation with an unknown, a Hebrew word which is written only with consonants to which reason has to add the dots. View quote
Johann Georg Hamann

Johann Georg Hamann

Occupation: German Philosopher
Born: August 27, 1730
Died: June 21, 1788
Quotes count: 28
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