Building Quote by Franz Grillparzer

“Whoever places his trust into a system will soon be without a home. While you are building your third story, the two lower ones have already been dismantled.”

Franz Grillparzer

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The noble woman is half a man, even a complete one. Only their imperfections make them women.

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The military and the clergy cause us much annoyance; the clergy and the military, they empty our wallets and rob our intelligence.

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I'd wish the government took honest people into consideration, it shows enough consideration for scoundrels.

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Much as I honor the wisdom of the princess--there is something more dashing about a man.

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Only by himself, with one acre and a house, will a dunce be a dunce. Once he manages to gain power, he'll turn into…

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