The office of the prince and that of the writer are defined and assigned as follows: the nobleman gives rank to the written work,the writer provides food for the prince.
Franz GrillparzerI love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else.
Franz GrillparzerDrink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.
Franz GrillparzerHuman life, old and young, takes place between hope and remembrance. The young man sees all the gates to his desires open, and the old man remembers--his hopes.
Franz Grillparzer