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:
“Love! Hate! Is there no third?”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Isn’t it awful that cold feet make for a cold imagination and that a pair of woollen socks induce good thoughts!”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Finally and long overdue, your people, oppressed and disgraced by hatred and maliciousness, have achieved justice: now you enjoy full citizen’s rights, but you’ll remain Jews nonetheless.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Schiller moves upward. Goethe comes from up above.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Trousers and the reputation of not being a thief are similar in the following way: There is no particular honor in having them but once they are lost, everyone thinks they have the right to insult us.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)