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Category Archive: 1781

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “When I spoke, I was listened…”

When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the conversation.

November 16, 2019 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “All possible means were used by…”

All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices.

July 20, 2019 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “Of what use were wings to…”

Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?

July 17, 2019 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “Because it appears to me a…”

Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow.

June 30, 2019 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “I will give you three days…”

I will give you three days to seek your shadow. Return to me in the course of that time with a well-fitted shadow, and you shall receive a hearty welcome; otherwise, on the fourth day – remember, on the fourth day – my daughter becomes the wife of another.

June 3, 2019 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets

Adelbert von Chamisso Quote: “I ordered gold in the meantime…”

I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude.

November 25, 2018 1781, Adelbert von Chamisso, German, January 30, Quotes by Poets
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