340 Quotes by Heinrich Heine

If the Romans had been obliged to learn Latin, they would never have found time to conquer the world.

There is one thing on earth more terrible than English music, and that is English painting.

Wherever books are burned, human beings are destined to be burned too.

I do not know if she was virtuous, but she was ugly, and with a woman that is half the battle.

On the waves of the brook she dances by, The light, the lovely dragon-fly; She dances here, she dances there, The shimmering, glimmering flutterer fair. And many a foolish young beetle's impressed By the blue gauze gown in which she is dressed; They admire the enamel that decks her bright, And her elegant waist so slim and slight...

She resembles the Venus de Milo: she is very old, has no teeth, and has white spots on her yellow skin.

In earlier religions the spirit of the time was expressed through the individual and confirmed by miracles. In modern religions the spirit is expressed through the many and confirmed by reason.

I have a most peaceable disposition. My desires are for a modest hut, a thatched roof, but a good bed, good food, very fresh milk and butter, flowers in front of my window and a few pretty trees by my door. And should the good Lord wish to make me really happy, he will allow me the pleasure of seeing about six or seven of my enemies hanged upon those trees.

The beauteous eyes of the spring's fair night With comfort are downward gazing.