Christian Morgenstern – Quotes

Enthusiasm is the most beautiful word on earth.

If modern civilization man had to kill the animals he eats, the number of vegetarians would rise astronomically.

Chess truly uncovers whether or not someone has imagination and takes initiative.

To me, the term ‘middle-class’ connotes a safe, comfortable, middle-of-the road policy. Above all, our language is ‘middle-class’ in the middle of our road. To drive it to one side or the other or even off the road, is the noblest task of the future.

Aviation will give new nourishment to the religious sprit of mankind. It will add airspace to those other great heighteners of the cosmic mood: the wood, the sea, the desert.

Humor is the contemplation of the finite from the point of view of the infinite.