261 Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

Every work of art is an uncommitted crime.

Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them.

No emancipation without that of society.

The man for whom time stretches out painfully is one waiting in vain, disappointed at not finding tomorrow already continuing yesterday.

Advice to intellectuals: let no-one represent you.

Not only is the self entwined in society; it owes society its existence in the most literal sense.

Today self-consciousness no longer means anything but reflection on the ego as embarrassment, as realization of impotence: knowing that one is nothing.

Love you will find only where you may show yourself weak without provoking strength.

He who has laughter on his side has no need of proof.