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Theodor Fontane was a prominent German novelist celebrated for his realistic and critical portrayal of society. Born on December 30, 1819, in Neuruppin, Brandenburg, Fontane is renowned for his works that often reflect the social and political landscape of his time. His writing style, characterized by sharp wit and detailed observation, has had a lasting impact on German literature. He passed away on September 20, 1898.

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Famous Theodor Fontane Quotes

“Nothing holds out these days, and next thing you know we’ll be counting those who are famous by days.”

Book:The Stechlin

Source: The Stechlin

“Ja, man wird grimmig in sich, wenn man's nicht an einem ordentlichen Stück Arbeit auslassen kann.”

Work Psychology Work Ethic Catharsis

Book:Der Schimmelreiter

Source: Der Schimmelreiter

“هر انسانی به دلیل ذاتش مستعد چیزهای مشخصی است که گاهی خیلی خیلی کوچک اند اما با وجود کوچکی برای آن شخص جزئی از زندگی هستند یا دست کم بهترین چیزی هستند که زندگی برایشان به ارمغان آورده. برای من این چیزها سادگی، راستی و طبیعی بودن اند. لینه همه ی آن ها را داراست و برای همین مرا شیفته ی خود کرده.”

Novel Realism Nineteenth Century Classic Literature رمان ادبیات کلاسیک قرن نوزدهم رئالیسم

Book:Irrungen, Wirrungen

Source: Irrungen, Wirrungen

“Happiness, it seems to me, consists of two things: first, in being where you belong, and second -- and best -- in comfortably going through everyday life, that is, having had a good night's sleep and not being hurt by new shoes.”

Firsts Two Seems Happiness Night Hurt Sleep Everyday Shoes Two Things Everyday Life Life Happiness Good Night Being Hurt Where You Belong Had A Good Night New Shoes

Author:Theodor Fontane

“Death accompanies us at every step and enables us to use those moments when life smiles at us to feel more deeply the sweetness of life. The more certain the end, the more tempting the minute.”

Feels Ends Moments Use Certain Steps Minutes Sweetness Every Step Accompany Tempting Accompany Us Sweetness Of Life

Author:Theodor Fontane

“Against a stupidity that is in fashion, no wisdom compensates.”

Fashion Ignorance Stupidity

Author:Theodor Fontane

“Ah, how lucky are the lieutenants, the six-foot Junkers, and all the rest of the Don Juan clan!... The bookworm, be he ever so decent and clever, is really only pleasing to himself and a small handful of others. The world passes him by and beckons to life and beauty ... to gay and handsome creatures to whom the hearts of their fellow men continue to turn.”

Men World Heart Turns Feet Gay Lucky Creatures Six Fellows Clever Decent Handsome Handful Fellow Man Clans Don Juan Juan Lieutenants Bookworms Life And Beauty

Author:Theodor Fontane

About the Author

Born: December 30, 1819
Died: September 20, 1898
Known for: Novelist
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