The state has no religion for the simple reason that it has each and everyone. Franz Grillparzer More Quotes by Franz Grillparzer More Quotes From Franz Grillparzer Metaphysics must be based on what exists, for it has the task of explicating it. Franz Grillparzer empiricismmetaphysicstasks What is done for the children is doubly beneficial, since their success, obvious to everyone, educates the parents as well. Franz Grillparzer educationsuccesschildren Many said selfishness was the flaw of our modern age; but then self-conceit emerged from a corner of the deepest hell to join selfishness. Franz Grillparzer arroganceselfage The prince exults whomever he selects as his consort, but the queen, rather than elevating the subject of her choice, humiliates him as a man. By all that is right, a man is not intended to be the husband of his wife, but a woman is to be her husband's wife. Franz Grillparzer marriagequeenshusband The graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the laurel crown of fame. Franz Grillparzer crownssimplicityflower Who could deny that our Austria is richer than any other country? As the saying goes: "We have money like manure. Franz Grillparzer austriawealthcountry It is the emotions to which one objects in Germany most of all. Franz Grillparzer germanyobjectsemotion Today is, after all, today, but yesterday is of the same substance as tomorrow. Franz Grillparzer futuresubstanceyesterday Schiller moves upward. Goethe comes from up above. Franz Grillparzer greatnessmoving Since love is folly, a foolish woman is more dangerous than a wise one. Franz Grillparzer womenwiselove Our poetry emulates the recent progress in military strategy: Our army's strength is the foot soldiers. Franz Grillparzer armystrengthmilitary I notice well that one stray step from the habitual path leads irresistibly into a new direction. Life moves forward, it never reverses its course. Franz Grillparzer timelifemoving Who claims that the heathen's view of the world is incorrect? Life gives you nothing! It is ruled by false gods! Nothing remains true to you but your own self; provided you remain true to it. Franz Grillparzer selfviewslife If someone took the finest marble and knew how to shape it artfully: Prometheus' material was lowly clay, but his statues walked. Franz Grillparzer claylifeart What raises great poetry above all else--it is the entire person and also the entire world. Franz Grillparzer poetrycharacterworld How frightening it is to have reached the height of human accomplishment in art that must forever borrow from life's abundance. Franz Grillparzer accomplishmentlifeart Isn't it awful that cold feet make for a cold imagination and that a pair of woollen socks induce good thoughts! Franz Grillparzer bodyimaginationfeet The German mind, may it live! Almost invisible as a mind, it finally manifests itself assertively as a conviction. Franz Grillparzer invisiblemindmay Human life, old and young, takes place between hope and remembrance. The young man sees all the gates to his desires open, and the old man remembers--his hopes. Franz Grillparzer remembrancedesiremen Art is eternally young, but the poet ages. If only he remained as young as art! If only it aged with him! Franz Grillparzer agingageart
