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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.

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer

Quote by Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer about poetry, literature, work, life.

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer 1791-1872, austrian playwright and poet

Also called: Franz Grillparzer.

Was born on: 15 jan 1791.
Died on 21 jan 1872, at 81 years old.

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