A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful.

— Karl Kraus

A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.

— Karl Kraus

Chastity always takes its toll. In some it produces pimples; in others, sex laws.

— Karl Kraus

Democracy means the opportunity to be everyone's slave.

— Karl Kraus

Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust.

— Karl Kraus

He who gladly does without the praise of the crowd will not miss the opportunity of becoming his own fan.

— Karl Kraus

How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.

— Karl Kraus

If the reporter has killed our imagination with his truth, he threatens our life with his lies.

— Karl Kraus

In case of doubt decide in favor of what is correct.

— Karl Kraus

Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.

— Karl Kraus