Georg Christoph
Georg Christoph
conducive mind opinions peace
Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all
carried force man wind
It is not the force of his mind, but the force of wind that has carried that man so far.
bring dash expected languages require stands state though word
It is as though our languages were in state of confusion: when we want an idea they bring us a word, when we require a word they bring us a dash, and when we expected a dash there stands an obscenity.
bestow content earnest life rather required thoughtful
To be content with life - or to live merrily, rather -all that is required is that we bestow on all things only a fleeting, superficial glance; the more thoughtful we become the more earnest we grow.
belief blind founded majority people unbelief
With the majority of people unbelief in one thing is founded on the blind belief in another.