Franz Grillparzer

Ideas are not thoughts; the thought respects the boundaries that the idea ignores thereby failing to realize itself.

It's the misfortune of German authors that not a single one of them dares to expose his true character. Everyone thinks that he has to be better than he is.

There shall be no slave in your home, male or female: Least of all the mother of your son.

There seems to be more abiding interest in unearthing old memos abroad than there is here.

Like Cato, give his little senate laws, and sit attentive to his own applause.

Be kind and considerate with your criticism... It's just as hard to write a bad book as it is to write a good book.