Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.
Franz GrillparzerThe Germans believe that, no matter where, they can get by on knowledge alone. Art, however, requires skill.
Franz GrillparzerGrief, first take on shape! what is shapeless causes fear and torment but when the enemy materializes, half the victory is won.
Franz GrillparzerMy anger thought you too ignoble for my love, and close examination finds you too magnificent, and only equals are joined together smoothly.
Franz GrillparzerWhat is the use of aesthetics if they can neither teach how to produce beauty nor how to appreciate it in good taste? It exists because it behooves rational human beings to provide reasons for their actions and assessments. Even if aesthetics are not the mathematics of beauty, they are the proof of the calculation.
Franz Grillparzer