Adelbert von Chamisso Quotes
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
My vanity was flattered by having been mistaken for our revered sovereign. I ordered a banquet to be got ready for the following evening, under the trees before my house, and invited the whole town... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
My first care the following morning was, to devise some means of discovering the man in the grey cloak... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
In this watering-place I acted an heroic character, badly studied.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
I will give you three days to seek your shadow. Return to me in the course of that time with a well-fitted shadow, and you shall receive a hearty welcome.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan... view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
The word majesty was now dropped.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso
When I spoke, I was listened to.. view
By: Adelbert von Chamisso