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German linguist and fairy tale collector, known for his collaboration with Jacob Grimm in compiling and publishing 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'. Wilhelm Grimm was born on February 24, 1786, and died on December 16, 1859.

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All Acknowledge Beautiful Despised Forgiven Land Mirrors Ought Pretty Pretty Girls Repent

Famous Wilhelm Grimm Quotes

“Because she was so beautiful the huntsman took pity on her, and he said, "Run away, you poor child.”

Beautiful Pretty Pretty Girls

Author:Wilhelm Grimm

“He who helped you when you were in trouble ought not afterwards be despised by you”

Trouble Ought Despised

Book:Complete Fairy Tales

Source: Complete Fairy Tales

“He who repents his sin and acknowledges it, is forgiven.”

Sin Acknowledge Forgiven Repent

Book:Complete Fairy Tales

Source: Complete Fairy Tales

“Mirror, mirror, here I stand. Who is the fairest in the land?”

Land Mirrors Snow White

Book:Grimms' Tales for Young and Old: The Complete Stories

Source: Grimms' Tales for Young and Old: The Complete Stories

About the Author

Born: February 24, 1786
Died: December 16, 1859
Known for: Author
Quotes: 4

Books & Sources

Complete Fairy TalesRelated source material

Grimms' Tales for Young and Old: The Complete StoriesRelated source material

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