333 Quotes by Karl Kraus

So-called psychoanalysis is the occupation of lustful rationalists who trace everything in the world to sexual causes--with the exception of their occupation.

They judge lest they be judged.

Psychoanalysis: a rabbit that was swallowed by a boa constrictor just wanted to see what it was like in there.

Morality is a burglar's tool whose merit lies in never being left behind at the scene of the crime.

It is the mission of the press to disseminate intellect and at the same time destroy receptivity to it.

Blushing, palpitations, a bad conscience--this is what you get if you haven't sinned.

Many share my views with me. But I don't share them with them.

The triumph of morality: A thief who has broken into a bedroom claims his sense of shame had been outraged, and by threatening theoccupants with exposure of an immoral act he blackmails them into not bringing charges for burglary.

I like to hold a monologue with women. But a dialogue with myself is more stimulating.