Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow. Adelbert von Chamisso appearexchangehazardous Change image and share on social
A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan. Adelbert von Chamisso personplanrational Change image and share on social
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it. Adelbert von Chamisso airappearavert share on social
After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects; and, squeezing myself through the crowd, went into the nearest and humblest inn which first met my gaze. Adelbert von Chamisso crowdeffectgaze share on social
On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom. Adelbert von Chamisso bosomconcealdetain share on social
I will give you three days to seek your shadow. Return to me in the course of that time with a well-fitted shadow, and you shall receive a hearty welcome; otherwise, on the fourth day - remember, on the fourth day - my daughter becomes the wife of another. Adelbert von Chamisso daughterdayfit share on social
Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron? Adelbert von Chamisso bindchainfast Change image and share on social
When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the conversation. Adelbert von Chamisso acquireartattention Change image and share on social
The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter. Adelbert von Chamisso acceptaddresscount Change image and share on social
In this watering-place I acted an heroic character, badly studied; and being a novice on such a stage, I forgot my part before a pair of lovely blue eyes. Adelbert von Chamisso actbadlyblue Change image and share on social
