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Most imitators attempt the inimitable.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Age: 86 †
Born: 1830
Born: January 1
Died: 1916
Died: January 1
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When the time comes in which one could, the time has passed in which one can.
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Imaginary evils are incurable.
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To accept reason is impossible if you don't already possess it.
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He who believes in freedom of the will has never loved and never hated.
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When two good men contend about principles, both are always right.
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If there is a believe that is capable to move mountains it is the believe in our own strength.
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To be young is delightful to be old is comfortable.
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We should always forgive. We should forgive the repentant for their sake, the unrepentant for our sake.
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The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
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The believer who has never doubted will hardly convert a doubter.
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So soon as a fashion is universal, it is out of date.
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There are very few honest friends--the demand is not particularly great.
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We ask the poet: 'What subject have you chosen?' instead of: 'What subject has chosen you?
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We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.
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Where would the power of women be, were it not for the vanity of men?
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As far as your self-control goes, as far goes your freedom.
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