31 Quotes & Sayings By Marie Von Ebnereschenbach

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1857-1942) was born in Italy. She spent her childhood in Germany, England, Switzerland and the United States before her family returned to Switzerland. She studied medicine in Zurich then traveled to Vienna where she met Sigmund Freud, with whom she had a lifelong friendship. Marie was one of the most famous female poets of her time Read more

After her marriage to Dr. Ignaz von Ebner-Eschenbach she settled in Carlsbad, Bohemia where she wrote many poems, fairy tales and novels for children. Her books have been translated into many languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Polish and Chinese.

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Whoever prefers the material comforts of life over intellectual wealth is like the owner of a palace who moves into the servants’ quarters and leaves the sumptuous rooms empty. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Oh happy pessimists! What a joy it is to them to be able to prove again and again that there is no joy. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Have patience with the quarrelsomeness of the stupid. It is not easy to comprehend that one does not comprehend. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Nothing is so often and so irrevocably missed as the opportunity which crops up daily. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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So soon as a fashion is universal, it is out of date. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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To be content with little is difficult; to be content with much, impossible. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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The incurable ills are the imaginary ills Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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In meeting again after a separation acquaintances ask after our outward life friends after our inner life. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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We can be wise from goodness and good from wisdom. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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To have and not to give is often worse than to steal. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Whenever two good people argue over principles they are both right. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Only the thinking man lives his life the thoughtless man's life passes him by. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Nothing is so often irretrievably missed as a daily opportunity. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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How happy are the pessimists! What joy is theirs when they have proved there is no joy. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Fear not those who argue but those who dodge. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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We must prepare and study truth under every aspect endeavoring to ignore nothing if we do not wish to fall into the abyss of the unknown when the hour shall strike. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Conquer but never triumph. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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In youth we learn in age we understand. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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If there be a faith that can move mountains it is faith in one's own power. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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As far as your self-control goes as far goes your freedom. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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They understand but little who understand only what can be explained. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Do your duty until it becomes your joy. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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If you have one good idea, people will lend you twenty. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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Parents forgive their children least readily for the faults they themselves instilled in them. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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In youth we learn in age we understand. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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In youth we learn in age we understand. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach
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What delights us in visible beauty is the invisible. Marie Von EbnerEschenbach