Franz Grillparzer

Franz Grillparzer

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 – 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is chiefly known for his dramas. He also wrote the oration for Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral.

Read more about Franz Grillparzer:  Biography, Early Works Up To Das Goldene Vlies, Historical Tragedies, More Masterpieces and A Setback, Later Life and Final Masterpieces, Assessment, Cultural References

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    A pious woman’s neighbor, a philanthropist’s child, a liberal’s servant—these three have a hard life.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    Strength, strength alone, is honorable, the German nation clamors in its majesty. But since it is hard to muster strength so suddenly, they have to make do with boorishness.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    History is the zoology of the human race.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    Let the will embrace the highest ideals freely and with infinite strength, but let action first take hold of what lies closest.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    Like a prophet, you are possibly teaching us about the workings of the divine mind, but in the process you are ruining the human mind, dear friend.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)