How happy are the pessimists! What joy is theirs when they have proved there is no joy.
Marie von Ebner-EschenbachWhen the time comes in which one could, the time has passed in which one can.
Marie von Ebner-EschenbachBetween being able to and actually doing something lies an ocean, and on its bottom rests all too often the wreck of willpower.
Marie von Ebner-EschenbachLittle evil would be done in the world if evil never could be done in the name of good.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach