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Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
English (Source)
How ridiculous to ascribe the depth of a wound not to the edge but to the luster of the sword. Likewise, how ridiculous it is that we attribute the superiority it gives an opponent over us to his flashy style. I know of no glittering style which does not borrow its luster more or less from the truth. Only the truth gives true brilliance.
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Romanian
Ce ridicol este să atribui adâncimea unei răni nu tăișului ci strălucirii spadei. La fel deci, ce ridicol este ca superioritatea pe care i-o dă unui adversar asupra noastră s-o atribuim stilului sclipitor al acestuia. Nu cunosc nici un stil sclipitor care să nu-și împrumute strălucirea mai mult sau mai puțin de la adevăr. Numai adevărul dă veritabila strălucire.
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Last updated: 2026-02-13