Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Quote “Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.” ~ Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) German Dramatist Conformity , Free Thought , Independence , Individualism Ratings and Comments 4 Reply Maggie, Cuxhaven 2/25/05 This quote makes me feel freer and a bit exhilarated at once. Great! 5 Reply Odette 2/25/05 This quote defines my very nature! I am always functioning in the manner Lessing declares!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo to him! 4 Reply John-Douglas, Nassau 2/26/05 Are we all unanimous on this? 3 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 11/10/17 We realize our humanity in the midst of our humbly realizing our individuality. 3 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/10/17 Just to read everyday is becoming exceptional. I like the "silly enough" - not taking ourselves to serious. The occupying statist theocracy infesting this land would have everyone an equal "Borg". Reply Ronw13, Oregon 11/10/17 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/10/17 Reply Victor Martin, Arvada, Colorado 11/11/17 It is not enough to say "read every day" without adding something like 'about the thoughts that enrich your wisdom concerning goodness' - otherwise it just will be the waste of time, unless addressing a four-year old. Victor Martin. (martinvf@yahoo.com) SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Gotthold Ephraim Lessing quote is found in these categories: Conformity quotes Free Thought quotes Independence quotes Individualism quotes About Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Bio of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Quotations by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Books by/about Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Gotthold Ephraim Lessing videos Gotthold Ephraim Lessing on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Gotthold Ephraim Lessing