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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.
Franz Grillparzer
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Franz Grillparzer
Age: 81 †
Born: 1791
Born: January 15
Died: 1872
Died: January 21
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Vienna
Austria
Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer
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The verdict on Prince Metternich will soon be out: An excellent diplomat and a bad politician.
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