![WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Autograph letter signed ('Ludwig Wittgenstein') to Moritz Schlick, n.p., 18 September [1930]. In German, 3 pages, 4to (268 x 212mm), (minor soiling at folds, small tape stain to blank lower margin of f.2); envelope.](https://staging.christies.com/img/LotImages/2016/CKS/2016_CKS_12139_0152_000(wittgenstein_ludwig_autograph_letter_signed_to_moritz_schlick_np_18_se101000).jpg?w=1)
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WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Autograph letter signed ('Ludwig Wittgenstein') to Moritz Schlick, n.p., 18 September [1930], in German.
3 pages, 4to (268 x 212mm), (minor soiling at folds, small tape stain to blank lower margin of f.2); envelope.
SILENCE IS THE STRONGEST MEANS OF COMMUNICATION. Wittgenstein sends thanks for an article by Schlick in the journal Erkenntnis (which described Wittgenstein as 'the decisive turning point in world philosophy') : 'you know -- or I hope you know -- how grateful I am for your friendly sentiments and recognition. But that is a personal matter. And I wished that you could moderate your (so well-intentioned) fanfare tone. There really is no reason for triumphing; for a thousand reasons, no. And please don't forget the wonderful saying of Nestroy (I can't quote it verbatim): it is a characteristic of progress, that is always looks greater than it is. And above all, in this world of clamour, it is through silence that one can best gain the attention of those to whom one should make oneself understood' (tr.).
Moritz Schlick (1882-1936) was the central figure of the 'Vienna Circle', a group of scientists and philosophers principally inspired by Wittgenstein's Tractatus.
3 pages, 4to (268 x 212mm), (minor soiling at folds, small tape stain to blank lower margin of f.2); envelope.
SILENCE IS THE STRONGEST MEANS OF COMMUNICATION. Wittgenstein sends thanks for an article by Schlick in the journal Erkenntnis (which described Wittgenstein as 'the decisive turning point in world philosophy') : 'you know -- or I hope you know -- how grateful I am for your friendly sentiments and recognition. But that is a personal matter. And I wished that you could moderate your (so well-intentioned) fanfare tone. There really is no reason for triumphing; for a thousand reasons, no. And please don't forget the wonderful saying of Nestroy (I can't quote it verbatim): it is a characteristic of progress, that is always looks greater than it is. And above all, in this world of clamour, it is through silence that one can best gain the attention of those to whom one should make oneself understood' (tr.).
Moritz Schlick (1882-1936) was the central figure of the 'Vienna Circle', a group of scientists and philosophers principally inspired by Wittgenstein's Tractatus.
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