Franz Grillparzer Quotes


Let the will embrace the highest ideals freely and with infinite strength, but let action first take hold of what lies closest.


Citations

Grillparzer, Franz. Sämtliche Werke. Edited by Peter Frank and Karl Pörnbacher, Carl Hanser, 1960-1965.

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Franz Grillparzer
Franz Grillparzer
  • Born: January 15, 1791
  • Died: January 22, 1872
  • Nationality: Austrian
  • Profession: Poet

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer was an Austrian writer who was considered to be the leading Austrian dramatist of the 19th century, his plays were and are frequently performed at the famous Burgtheater in Vienna. He also wrote the oration for Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral.