269 Quotes by Franz Grillparzer

In Germany, a certain artistic sense is fairly common, but the artist's sense is foreign there.

When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

You even called me stupid in your verse, and I'm almost agreeing, for where stupidity is involved, you are quite an expert, friend.

The Germans believe that, no matter where, they can get by on knowledge alone. Art, however, requires skill.

A book is quite a beautiful thing, even more so learning. Together, however, all they amount to is called book-learning.

There shall be no slave in your home, male or female: Least of all the mother of your son.

Dilettantes appreciate the work, professors the master at the same time.

A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.

Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.