Inspirational Quotations

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

Baroness Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) was an Austrian writer. Noted for her excellent psychological novels, she is regarded—together with Ferdinand von Saar—as one of the most important German-language writers of the latter portion of the 19th century.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So soon as a fashion is universal, it is out of date.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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