High German Word

Famous quotes containing the words high, german and/or word:

    “Rather than words comes the thought of high windows:
    The sun-comprehending glass,
    And beyond it, the deep blue air, that shows
    Nothing, and is nowhere, and is endless.”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

    “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)

    “Once a word is spoken, a team of four horse cannot retake it.”
    —Chinese proverb.