Ludwig Wittgenstein
Philosophy of language
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Sayings by Ludwig Wittgenstein
I once thought that I was going to be an engineer, but then I found myself thinking about philosophy all the time. I couldn't stop.
Early 20th century
— Likely from biographical accounts, e.g., Norman Malcolm's 'Ludwig Wittgenstein: A Memoir'
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My greatest fear is that I shall not be able to finish my work.
1914
— Letter to G.E. Moore
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The only way to be happy is to accept that life has no meaning and to find joy in that acceptance.
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— A common interpretation of his philosophy, but not a direct quote. He focused more on dissolving pro…
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The musician is a human being who has ears for the things that others cannot hear.
c. 1931-1937
— Culture and Value
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