Christian Morgenstern: Language

Christian Morgenstern was German author. Explore interesting quotes on language.

Christian Morgenstern: 42 quotes 7 likes

“To me, the term ‘middle-class’ connotes a safe, comfortable, middle-of-the road policy. Above all, our language is ‘middle-class’ in the middle of our road. To drive it to one side or the other or even off the road, is the noblest task of the future.”

Christian Morgenstern

Future

“Often I am struck in amazement about a word: I suddenly realize that the complete arbitrariness of our language is but a part of the arbitrariness of our own world in general.”

Christian Morgenstern

World , Parting

“Often I am struck in amazement about a word: I suddenly realize that the complete arbitrariness of our language is but a part of the arbitrariness of our own world in general.”

Christian Morgenstern

World , Parting