Franz Werfel quotes

Franz Werfel was an Austrian-Bohemian novelist, playwright, and poet, renowned for works such as "The Forty Days of Musa Dagh." His writings often explored themes of spirituality, human suffering, and social justice. He became especially celebrated for bringing attention to historical tragedies and humanitarian issues. Here are 10 of his quotes:

For those who believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.

Franz Werfel

Between too early and too late, there is never more than a moment.

Franz Werfel

Magnify the divine mystery and the holiness of mankind.

Franz Werfel

Happiness is ... the grace of being permitted to unfold ... all the spiritual powers planted within us.

Franz Werfel

The safest wealth is the poverty of needs.

Franz Werfel

The basic formula of all sin is: frustrated or neglected love.

Franz Werfel

Yes, death is strong, but look you, the strongest, Stronger is music than death.

Franz Werfel

False ideals cannot be shattered by criticism. Right ideals must take up the battle against them.

Franz Werfel

Which road, which road did you take That brought you here at last? No road, no road did I take. I leaped, I leaped from dream to dream.

Franz Werfel