“Many have been ruined by their fortunes, and many have escaped ruin by the want of fortune. To obtain it the great have become little, and the little great.”
Quote by Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
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Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann was a German writer known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are typically set against the backdrop of 18th-century German society, delving deeply into the era's history and culture. more
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