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Hugo von Hofmannsthal quotes

Austrian Novelist February 1, 1874 – July 15, 1929

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Hugo von Hofmannsthal quote: "First, to be able to love, then to learn that body and spirit..."
First, to be able to love, then to learn that body and spirit are one. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Your little sister. Has tossed her Untied hair forward. Like a living veil, Like a fragrant hedge, And peers, with such eyes! Through a fragrant veil, Through a dark hedge ... How sweet it is to only. Think of such little things. Fruits have ripened. On all the longing branches In your nightly garden, Chinese lanterns like red fruits. Sway and illuminate. The longing branches. Rustled by the night wind. In your little garden ... How sweet it is to only. Think of such little things. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
the activity of modern poets stands under the decree of necessity, as though they were building a pyramid, the monstruos residence of a dead King or an unborn God. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo von Hofmannsthal quote: "Thoughts are apples on the tree, Not meant for anyone in..."
Thoughts are apples on the tree, Not meant for anyone in particular, But they end up belonging. To the one who takes them. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo von Hofmannsthal quote: "To grow mature is to separate more distinctly, to connect more..."
To grow mature is to separate more distinctly, to connect more closely. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo von Hofmannsthal quote: "To be modern means to like antique furniture - and youthful..."
To be modern means to like antique furniture - and youthful neurosis. Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo von Hofmannsthal quote: "Depth must be hidden. Where? On the surface."
Depth must be hidden. Where? On the surface. Hugo von Hofmannsthal

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