Existence Quote by Piet Hein

“We ought to live each day as though it were our last day here below. But if I did, alas, I know it would…

— Piet Hein

“After all, what is art? Art is the creative process and it goes through all fields. Einstein’s theory of relativity – now that is…

— Piet Hein

Nature, our father and mother, gave us all we have got. The state, our elder brother, swipes the lot.

— Piet Hein

“Nobody can be lucky all the time, so when your luck deserts you in some fashion don't think you've been abandoned in your prime,…

— Piet Hein

“Losing one glove is certainly painful, but nothing compared to the pain, of losing one, throwing away the other, and finding the first one…

— Piet Hein

“Put up in a place where it is easy to see the cryptic admonishment T.T.T When you feel how depressingly slowly you climb it's…

— Piet Hein

“It isn't enough to exasperate others. You have to remember to gladden yourself!”

— Piet Hein

“MEETING THE EYE You'll probably find that it suits your book to be a bit cleverer than you look. Observe that the easiest method…

— Piet Hein

“A WORD TO THE WISE Let the world pass in its time-ridden race; never get caught in its snare. Remember, the only acceptable case…

— Piet Hein

“I'd like to know what this whole show is all about before it's out.”

— Piet Hein

“TIMING TOAST Grook on how to char for yourself There's an art of knowing when. Never try to guess. Toast until it smokes and…

— Piet Hein

“It ought to be plain how little you gain by getting excited and vexed. You'll always be late for the previous train, and always…

— Piet Hein