Kharms Short Quotes & Sayings

Reading is listening to the dead with our eyes. (page 325, Reading in the Brain, Stanislas Dehaene, 2009) — Francisco De Quevedo

What is difficult is to keep the sweet voice with an aggressive message. — Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook

As Jews, we are commanded to give tzedakah - an act of justice, not charity - because it is the righteous thing to do. — Lynn Schusterman

Just to know that someone who's 15 years old is listening to my music and the work that I've done - it's definitely a blessing. — Warren G

My favorite song as a boy was definitely 'Downtown' recorded by Petula Clark. I still love it! And the original cast recording of 'Gypsy'; I played my mother's cast recordings until there was no vinyl left. — Bryan Batt

Whatever our definition of truth may be, we can never renounce Descartes' clare et distincte (clarity and distinctness). — Lev Shestov

I tested the waters on producing a record, but I'm more of a creative guy. I can't get into minute details. — Dee Snider

One short man said: "I would give anything if only I were even a tiny bit taller."
He barely said it when he saw a lady magician standing in front of him.
"What do you want?" says the magician.
But the short man just stands there so frightened he can't even speak.
"Well?" says the magician.
The short man just stands there and says nothing. The magician vanishes.
Then the short man started crying and biting his nails. First he chewed off all the nails on his fingers, and then on his toes.

Reader! Think this fable over and it will make you somewhat uncomfortable. — Daniil Kharms