Quote by Franz Grillparzer
Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is lik

Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun. – Franz Grillparzer

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Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is lifes true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates. – Franz Grillparzer

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It is the neglect of timely repair that makes rebuilding necessary. – Richard Whately

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Its received wisdom that the English are uniquely child-unfriendly. – Julie Burchill

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