Chance arrives unannounced. It emerges, and when it leaves, we are lucky if the changes it has produced are only external.
Franz GrillparzerNothing genuinely historical was ever lost in this country. For this reason we have two ruling parties: villains and fools.
Franz GrillparzerThe graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the laurel crown of fame.
Franz GrillparzerAt certain times, men regard poetry merely as a bright flame, but to women it was, and always will be, a warm fire.
Franz Grillparzer