Christianity is the religion of melancholy and hypochondria. Islam, on the other hand, promotes apathy, and Judaism instills its adherents with a certain choleric vehemence, the heathen Greeks may well be called happy optimists.
Franz GrillparzerWhen receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.
Franz GrillparzerThe noble woman is half a man, even a complete one. Only their imperfections make them women.
Franz Grillparzer