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The old harlot, German philosophy, has finally turned into a church lady.
Franz Grillparzer
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Franz Grillparzer
Age: 81 †
Born: 1791
Born: January 15
Died: 1872
Died: January 21
Playwright
Poet
Politician
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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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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.
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If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.
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If only it were God's will that printed and written materials have as much influence on the people as the princes and their censors fear! Considering the countless good books we have, the world would have changed for the better a long time ago.
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