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
Famous quotes by franz grillparzer:
“Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Why do villains have so much influence? Because the honest people are terribly dense.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Do you call the jewel blind, because your eye is?”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“As long as they desire the same object, they are of one mind, but having to achieve the same thing immediately disrupts their unanimity.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“They are not sleeping, but even if they were fast asleep, I’d respect their dreams more than your waking thoughts.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)