Karl Wilhelm

Karl Wilhelm may refer to:

  • Karl Wilhelm (botanist) (K.Wilh., 1848-1933), a German botanist
  • Karl Wilhelm (conductor) (1815-1873), a German choral director

Famous quotes containing the words karl wilhelm, karl and/or wilhelm:

    “If it were possible to make an accurate calculation of the evils which police regulations occasion, and of those which they prevent, the number of the former would, in all cases, exceed that of the latter.”
    —Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt (1767–1835)

    “Russian Communism is the illegitimate child of Karl Marx and Catherine the Great.”
    —Clement Attlee (1883–1967)

    “The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their needs, their passions, their characters and talents; and impresses us with the belief that such needs, passions and interests are the sole spring of actions.”
    —Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831)