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Quote by Franz Grillparzer

“Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.”

Quote by Franz Grillparzer

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Franz Grillparzer

Franz Grillparzer was an Austrian playwright and poet, renowned for his profound dramatic works and exquisite use of language. His works often explore moral and philosophical issues, having a profound impact on drama in the later centuries. more

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