Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
Stanisław Jerzy Lec, born Baron Stanisław Jerzy de Tusch-Letz, was a Polish aphorist and poet. Often mentioned among the greatest writers of post-war Poland, he was one of the more influential aphorists on the 20th century, known for lyrical poetry and skeptical philosophical-moral aphorisms, often with a political subtext...
NationalityPolish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth6 March 1909
CountryPoland
Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes about
country citizens constitution
The constitution of a country should not violate the constitutions of its citizens.
wisdom nations
Proverbs contradict each other. That is the wisdom of a nation.
happiness men gambling
If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he entitled to happiness?
men growth generations
Men have slow reflexes. In general it takes several generations later for them to understand.
song play atheism
You cannot play the Song of Freedom on an instrument of oppression.
lying writing waiting
Beyond each corner, new directions lie in wait.
sweet writing perspective
A sweet thing, perspective - a chance to see your enemies so small.
inspirational forgiveness atheism
Each snowflake in an avalanche pleads not guilty.
men next generations
Man is fatally slow on the uptake; it always takes him until the next generation to understand what's going on.
believe punishment soul
Do I have no soul as punishment for not believing in the soul?
heart blood want
Don't trust the heart, it wants your blood.
reality turns surround
Never turn your back on reality. It surrounds you.