Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (Austrian Novelist)

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916,) fully Marie Freifrau Ebner von Eschenbach, née Dubsky, was an Austrian novelist who vividly depicted both the underprivileged and the aristocratic. She is widely regarded as one of the most significant German-language writers of the 19th century, often featuring strong female characters who challenged societal norms.

Born in Zdislavič, Moravia (now in the Czech Republic,) Ebner-Eschenbach came from an aristocratic family and spent her early years in the Czech countryside. She received a comprehensive education encompassing music, literature, and languages. However, due to her circumstances, she could not pursue higher education.

Ebner-Eschenbach’s perspectives on social issues were greatly influenced by her hardships, including the early loss of her father, a troubled marriage, and societal constraints. Her works were characterized by profound psychological depth, moral insight, and social criticism, exploring gender roles, social class, and power dynamics.

During the first three decades of her career, Ebner-Eschenbach focused exclusively on writing dramas and produced 26 plays. Although her first literary venture was the drama Maria Stuart in Schottland (1860,) she discovered her true calling in writing novels and short stories. Works like Die Prinzessin von Banalien (1872,) Božena (1876,) and her masterpiece, Das Gemeindekind (1887; The Child of the Parish,) vividly depicted the environment of her Moravian homeland, showcasing genuine empathy for the impoverished and a realistic understanding of children. Equally insightful were Lotti, die Uhrmacherin (1879; Lotti, the Watchmaker,) Zwei Comtessen (1885; Two Countesses,) and Unsühnbar (1890; “Inexpiable” or “Not Atonable,”) which explored the lives of the Austrian aristocracy.

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They understand but a little who understand only what can be explained.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Spirit, Understanding, Spirituality

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Popularity, Vanity

Conquer, but don’t triumph.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Kindness

No one is so eager to gain new experience as he who doesn’t know how to make use of the old ones.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Whenever two good people argue over principles, they are both right.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Arguments

When curiosity turns to serious matters, it’s called research.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Curiosity

We don’t believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Love

Nothing is so often irretrievably missed as a daily opportunity.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Opportunity, Opportunities

The greatest enemy of justice is privilege.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Justice

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Argument, Arguments

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Argument, Arguments

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Forgiveness

The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Wishes

The mediocre always feel as if they’re fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Excellence

To be content with little is hard; to be content with much is impossible.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Appreciation, Gratitude, Blessings

Much less evil would be done on earth if evil could not be done in the name of good.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Evil

In youth we learn; in age we understand.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Experience, Youth, Understanding

So soon as a fashion is universal, it is out of date.
—Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Topics: Fashion

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