Famous quotes containing the words universal, music and/or germany:
“The philosopher is like a man fasting in the midst of universal intoxication. He alone perceives the illusion of which all creatures are the willing playthings; he is less duped than his neighbor by his own nature. He judges more sanely, he sees things as they are. It is in this that his liberty consistsin the ability to see clearly and soberly, in the power of mental record.”
—Henri-Frédéric Amiel (18211881)
“A man in all the worlds new fashion planted,
That hath a mint of phrases in his brain.
One who the music of his own vain tongue
Doth ravish like enchanting harmony.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“It is the emotions to which one objects in Germany most of all.”
—Franz Grillparzer (17911872)
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