The manifestation of poetry in external life is formal perfection. True sentiment grows within, and art must represent internal phenomena externally.
Franz GrillparzerPoetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.
Franz GrillparzerWhen receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.
Franz GrillparzerNo matter which word it is, when I pronounce repeatedly, it ends up sounding utterly ridiculous and meaningless to me.
Franz Grillparzer