At certain times, men regard poetry merely as a bright flame, but to women it was, and always will be, a warm fire.
Franz GrillparzerFrom a distance the rushing of the torrent delights and uplifts us, but it rocks us in a flimsy boat, we are overwhelmed by despair. The same applies to danger.
Franz GrillparzerA heart that overflows may seek out merrymaking and boisterous festivities to quietly rejoice, unnoticed amidst the reveling crowds.
Franz GrillparzerA pious woman's neighbor, a philanthropist's child, a liberal's servant--these three have a hard life.
Franz Grillparzer