Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 – 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is chiefly known for his dramas.
To declaim freedom verses seems like a poem within a poem; freedom requires guns, it requires arms, but no feet. Use this quote
Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates. Use this quote
Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process. Use this quote
Prose talks and poetry sings. Use this quote
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. Use this quote
Whoever places his trust into a system will soon be without a home. While you are building your third story, the two lower ones have already been dismantled. Use this quote
Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun. Use this quote