"It is nowhere as strange as in the world," and no detail of these "strangenesses" escaped Kurt Tucholsky (1890-1935). In his inimitable way, he succinctly captured his keen observations of human behavior and brilliant analyses of the social and political state of Germany during the Weimar Republic in all its absurdity. The aphorisms and insights, seasoned with fine irony and reflecting his fondness for playful language, prove to be remarkably timeless. Here are some particularly beautiful examples: "Kinship is a plague that the dear God has imposed on otherwise healthy people, so they don't become too cocky!" "In marriage, there is usually always one fool. Only when two fools marry - that can sometimes work out well.".