History Quiz III (with rules)

Nope. Both Siggy and Albert were grown-ups by then.
 
Yup, calgacus. If all else fails, check the author's sig for clues.
 
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1953? if memory serves) Viennese philosopher, probably the most original and influential of the 20th century. His work primarily deals with issues of language and logic.
 
To revive this puppy:

Who said:

" I will tell you the difference between a tragedy and a catastrophe. If Gladstone were to fall in the Thames, it would be a tragedy. If someone were to pull him out, it would be a catastrophe."
 
Benjamin Disraeli (though I believe he worded it differently).

He was full of erudite sayings and quips. Two of my favourites include:

Once at a social gathering, Gladstone said to Disraeli, "I predict, Sir, that you will die either by hanging or of some vile disease". Disraeli replied, "That all depends, sir, upon whether I embrace your principles or your mistress."

and

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
 
Originally posted by Porphyrogenitos
Benjamin Disraeli (though I believe he worded it differently).

Disraeli is correct. I pulled it off the top of my head, so it might not be verbatim...


There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.

Not only witty, but a fundamental law of nature.

Your turn, Porphyrogenitos
 
Here's an easy one.

Which philosopher managed to get himself sold as a slave?
 
Too hard for me. I only know about 5 philosophers and they were all named Bruce.
 
scmiddi is correct. Your question. Plato angered Dionysus (the tyrant of Syracuse) with his Republican ideas and got himself sold as a slave for his efforts.
 
I think it was the area that is the SE corner of today's eastern Germany. (Lower Saxony?). Unoccupied because the surrender was signed first. Don't know the last.
 
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