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Category Archive: 1791

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “There shall be no slave in…”

There shall be no slave in your home, male or female: Least of all the mother of your son.

September 30, 2021 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “If someone were to think that…”

If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.

April 8, 2021 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “Genius unrefined resembles a flash of…”

Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun.

March 28, 2021 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “No shortcomings of other people cause…”

No shortcomings of other people cause us to be more intolerant than those which are caricatures of our own.

January 15, 2021 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “Progress will always have as its…”

Progress will always have as its recourse to exaggerate what it cannot surpass.

November 3, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “To test a modest man’s modesty…”

To test a modest man’s modesty do not investigate if he ignores applause, find out if he abides criticism.

October 9, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “If we notice a few errors…”

If we notice a few errors in the work of a proven master, we may and even will often be correct; if we believe, however, that he is completely and utterly mistaken, we are in danger of missing his entire concept.

September 26, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “Drink and be thankful to the…”

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.

September 4, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “This searching and doubting and vacillating…”

This searching and doubting and vacillating where nothing is clear but the arrogance of quest. I, too, had such noble ideas when I was still a boy.

July 12, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

Franz Grillparzer Quote: “The main reason why men and…”

The main reason why men and women make different aesthetic judgments is the fact that the latter, generally incapable of abstraction, only admire what meets their complete approval.

May 28, 2020 1791, Austrian, Franz Grillparzer, January 15, Quotes by Poets

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