9 Quotes & Sayings By Friedrich Durrenmatt

Friedrich Durrenmatt was born in Zurich, Switzerland. He began his artistic career as a painter and illustrator. In addition to the stage, he wrote more than twenty plays. In 1965 he won the Nobel Prize in Literature Read more

He has been called "the last Romantic." Only a few of his plays have been translated into English, including The Visit and The Deputy, which won the 1971 Tony Award for Best Play.

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The world is bad but not without hope. It is only hopeless when you look at it from an ideal viewpoint. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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It is inhuman to continue a war which could easily be ended. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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When death has you by the throat, you don't mince words. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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Someone who is about to die does not mourn the dead. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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Religion and political expediency go beautifully hand in hand. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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Power is paradoxical. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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So then learn to conquer your fear. This is the only art we have to master nowadays: to look at things without fear, and to fearlessly do right. Friedrich Durrenmatt
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We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior. Friedrich Durrenmatt