188 Quotes by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Pity is love in undress.

The mediocre always feel as if they're fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent.

We should always forgive. We should forgive the repentant for their sake, the unrepentant for our sake.

Wit is an intermittent fountain; kindness is a perennial spring.

Old age transfigures or fossilizes.

Blessed is trust, for it blesses both those who have it to give and those who receive it.

Happy slaves are the bitterest enemies of freedom

Genius points the way, talent takes it.

There is only one proof of ability - action.