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title: "2 Wilhelm Busch Quotes - Famous Poet (Max und Moritz)"
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# Wilhelm Busch

(1832–1908)   Poet   Kingdom of Hanover

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Wilhelm Busch was a poet from the Kingdom of Hanover, best known for *Max und Moritz*.

## Quick Facts About Wilhelm Busch

Born April 15, 1832

Died January 9, 1908

Nationality Kingdom of Hanover

Profession Poet

Notable works Max und Moritz

Known for Max and Moritz

## About Wilhelm Busch

Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch was a German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter. He published wildly innovative illustrated tales that remain influential to this day.

## Awards & Honors

Will Eisner Hall of Fame

##  Quotes by Wilhelm Busch

> [Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wilhelm-busch/becoming-a-father-is-easy-enough-but-being-one-can-be-very-rough/)

[Wilhelm Busch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wilhelm-busch/)

[Becoming a father](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/becoming-a-father/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2c/wilhelm-busch-61053_becoming-a-father_becoming-a-father-is-easy-enough-but-bei_473242.jpg)

> [Becoming a father isn't difficult, but it's very difficult to be a father.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wilhelm-busch/becoming-a-father-isn-t-difficult-but-it-s-very-difficult-to-be-a/)

[Wilhelm Busch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wilhelm-busch/)

[Becoming a father](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/becoming-a-father/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87e/wilhelm-busch-61053_becoming-a-father_becoming-a-father-isn-t-difficult-but-it_2535539.jpg)

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