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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“Distinctly different as a child, as an adolescent, in his prime and in his old age, man considers himself as one, not because he acts, but because he knows.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“But when all you do, great man, is to empty our pockets, we wish that you were smaller!”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“It is not a matter of desire, but of coercion and duty.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Much as I honor the wisdom of the princess—there is something more dashing about a man.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“If only it were God’s will that printed and written materials have as much influence on the people as the princes and their censors fear! Considering the countless good books we have, the world would have changed for the better a long time ago.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)