What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair. — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron? — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
In this watering-place I acted an heroic character, badly studied; and being a novice on such a stage, I forgot my part before a… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan. — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow. — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
“Morao sam, naravno, da izigravam ćudljivog osobenjaka. Ali bogatašima to lepo pristaje.” — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
My vanity was flattered by having been mistaken for our revered sovereign. I ordered a banquet to be got ready for the following evening,… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude. — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices. — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
“Ko samo nogom kroči sa pravoga puta, naći će se neočekivano na drugim stazama koje će ga vući sve niže i niže.” — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
“Alles, was der Mensch tut, unvollkommen ist. Aber wer will sich schon seine Unvollkommenheit eingestehen?” — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
