188 Quotes by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

The little bit of truth contained in many a lie is what makes them so terrible.

Distrust your judgment the moment you can discern the shadow of a personal motive in it.

One can acquire some virtues by feigning them for a long time.

Most imitators attempt the inimitable.

Without imagination, there is no goodness, no wisdom.

A man with lofty ideas is an uncomfortable neighbor.

We are not always even what we are most.

New happiness too must be learned to bear.

Consider once before you give, twice before you receive, and a thousand times before you ask.