German Possessions

Famous quotes containing the words german and/or possessions:

    “So far no actual revolutionary masses have come into view. This might be considered sufficient reason for reproaching someone who has set out to describe a revolution. But it is not our fault. This is, after all, a German revolution.”
    —Alfred Döblin (1878–1957)

    “Our wisdom lies as much at the mercy of fortune as our possessions do.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)