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In certain countries, people seem to be think that three asses together make one intelligent person. However, that is completely wrong. Several asses in concreto make the ass in abstracto and that is a most terrifying animal.
Franz Grillparzer
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Franz Grillparzer
Age: 81 †
Born: 1791
Born: January 15
Died: 1872
Died: January 21
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Much as I honor the wisdom of the princess--there is something more dashing about a man.
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Transcendence: that which transcends experience.
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Gratitude is a fickle thing, indeed. A person taking aim presses the weapon to his chest and cheek, but when he hits, he discardsit with indifference.
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You can make the best of it and be content, or you can complain, it makes no difference. What does it matter that human beings judge the things that exist?
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The Germans believe that, no matter where, they can get by on knowledge alone. Art, however, requires skill.
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Those who want to row on the ocean of human knowledge do not get far, and the storm drives those out of their course who set sail.
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