Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Theodor Haecker

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a German writer Theodor Haecker.

Last updated on April 16, 2025.

Theodor Haecker was a German writer, translator and cultural critic.

German - Writer | June 4, 1879 - April 9, 1945

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One of the most arrogant undertakings, to my mind, is to write the biography of a man which pretends to go beyond external facts and gives the inmost motives. One of the most mendacious is autobiography.

Theodor Haecker

All beauty of this world is wet with the dew of tears.

Theodor Haecker

When men no longer have the least fear of saying something untrue, they very soon have no fear whatsoever of doing something unjust.

Theodor Haecker

The essence of modern dictatorship is the combination of one-dimensional, flat thinking with power and terror.

Theodor Haecker

A curse on every wish that blurs the sight, paralyzes the tongue, cramps the hand, and prevents the truth being seen, said, and written.

Theodor Haecker

The one sure means of dealing with boredom is to care for someone else, to do something kind and good.

Theodor Haecker

Joy untouched by thankfulness is always suspect.

Theodor Haecker

Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Theodor Haecker

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