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Playwright

Max Frisch was a Swiss playwright and novelist, born on May 15, 1911, and died on April 4, 1991. Known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into modern society, Frisch is considered one of the most outstanding Swiss writers of the 20th century.

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“I feel fairly certain that my hatred harms me more than the people whom I hate.”

People Feels Certain Hate Hatred I Hate Harm

Author:Max Frisch

“We asked for workers. We got people instead.”

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“Cause and effect are never divided between two people.”

People Two Causes Effects Divided Cause And Effect

Book:I'm Not Stiller

Source: I'm Not Stiller

“A society needs famous people; the question is whom it chooses for that role. Any criticism of its choice is by implication a criticism of that society.”

People Needs Choices Roles Criticism Implications

Book:Montauk

Source: Montauk

“Why do dying people never shed tears?”

People Death Dying Tears Shed

Book:Max Frisch: Novels, Plays and Essays

Source: Max Frisch: Novels, Plays and Essays

About the Author

Born: May 15, 1911
Died: April 4, 1991
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 79

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