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Quote by Franz Grillparzer

“The present is never poetic as it serves necessity, necessity, however, is prosaic.”

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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

“What is the use of aesthetics if they can neither teach how to produce beauty nor how to appreciate it in good taste? It exists because it behooves rational human beings to provide reasons for their actions and assessments. Even if aesthetics are not the mathematics of beauty, they are the proof of the calculation.”

Ifs Humans Reason Use Action Human Beings Beauty Teach Produce Taste Appreciate Mathematics Proof Rational Aesthetics Calculations Assessment Good Taste

Author:Franz Grillparzer

“Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.”

Soul Beautiful Beauty Morality Senses Sensuality Sensual Uplifting Pleasant

Author:Franz Grillparzer

“A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.”

Art Artist Sound Music Laughing Produce Tears Musician Performances Moved Listeners Torn

Author:Franz Grillparzer

Quote by Franz Grillparzer

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