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5 Franz Grillparzer Quotes

Franz Grillparzer shares thoughtful, lofty musings on wisdom, power and justice that feel like quiet philosophy.

Franz Grillparzer quotes

  1. Let the famous not denounce fame. Far from being empty and meaningless, it fills those it touches with divine power.

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  2. Why do comparisons of words and tone poems (poetry and music) never take into consideration that the word is a mere signifier, but that the sound, aside from being a signifier, is also an object?

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  3. When mundane, lowly activities are at stake, too much insight is detrimental-far-sightedness errs in immediate concerns.

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  4. I'd wish the government took honest people into consideration, it shows enough consideration for scoundrels.

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  5. I love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else.

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