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
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“When asked his view about religion, he replies that he dislikes magic.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“Soon there will be nothing truly profound that is not achieved by everyone, and of the difficult things in this world only one will be left: simplicity.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“You are a great statesman, indeed! All you need is a great state!”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“North and West have always vied for power and territory, but their recent competition as to which one is more insidious of the two has been more peaceful.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)
“He will place a tax on the air you breathe and on the bread you eat; he will give you a legislation which is as legitimate as it is unjust and instead of reasons, he’ll give you laws. These will grow in the course of time, until you no longer exist for yourselves but for others.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)