I love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not … - Franz Grillparzer

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I love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else.

Franz Grillparzer

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Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (January 15, 1791 – January 21, 1872) was an Austrian dramatic poet.

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Why do comparisons of words and tone poems (poetry and music) never take into consideration that the word is a mere signifier, but that the sound, aside from being a signifier, is also an object?

Die Irreligiösen sind religiöser als sie selbst wissen, und die Religiösen sind's weniger, als sie meinen.

I'd wish the government took honest people into consideration, it shows enough consideration for scoundrels.

I love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else. - Franz Grillparzer

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