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Quote by Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann

“Do not think that your Learning and Genius, your Wit or Sprightliness, are welcome everywhere. I was once told that my Company was disagreeable because I appeared so uncommonly happy.”

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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