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If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.
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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What is done for the children is doubly beneficial, since their success, obvious to everyone, educates the parents as well.
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The military and the clergy cause us much annoyance the clergy and the military, they empty our wallets and rob our intelligence.
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