Quotes by Wittgenstein, Ludwig

Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (April 26, 1889 April 29, 1951) was an Austrian philosopher who contributed several ground-breaking works to modern philosophy, primarily on the foundations of logic, the philosophy of language, and the philosophy of mind. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century..

"Resting on your laurels is as dangerous as resting when you are walking in the snow. You doze off and die in your sleep."

Wittgenstein, Ludwig on winners and winning

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"It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed Wisdom. And then I know exactly what is going to follow: Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."

Wittgenstein, Ludwig on wisdom