E. T. A. Hoffmann quotes

E. T. A. Hoffmann was a German writer, composer, and artist associated with the Romantic movement. His fantastical stories have inspired generations and influenced the development of horror and fantasy literature. He is remembered as a master of imaginative fiction and psychological exploration. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Once you are dancing with the devil, the prettiest capers won't help you. (E. T. A. Hoffmann)

It is nearly always the most improbable things that really come to pass.

E. T. A. Hoffmann

How prone poor Humanity is to dam up the minutest remnants of its freedom, and build an artificial roof to prevent it looking up to the clear blue sky.

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Not a single man on earth knows from his own experience the how and where of his birth, only from tradition, which is often very uncertain.

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Boys should not play with weapons more dangerous than they understand.

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The magic of music is so strong, getting stronger, it should break any shackle of another art.

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Think of the wonderful circles in which our whole being moves and from which we cannot escape no matter how we try. The circler circles in these circles.

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It is useless to contend with the irresistible power of Time, which goes on continually creating by a process of constant destruction.

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Is it not in the most absolute simplicity that real genius plies its pinions the most wonderfully?

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Occupation: German Critic
Born: January 24, 1776
Died: June 25, 1822
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: E. T. A. Hoffmann

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