Adelbert von Chamisso Quotes

Adelbert von Chamisso was a German poet and botanist. He is best known for his fairy tale "Peter Schlemihl's Remarkable Story" and his poetry collection "Salas y Gómez." Chamisso's writing often explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition, and his works have left a lasting impact on German literature.

After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects; and, squeezing myself through the crowd, went into the nearest and humblest inn which first met my gaze.

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Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chai... -Adelbert von Chamisso

Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet
A person without a shadow should keep out of the s... -Adelbert von Chamisso

A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the conversation.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

My first care the following morning was, to devise some means of discovering the man in the grey cloak.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

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.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

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.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

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.

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The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter.

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In this watering-place I acted an heroic character, badly studied; and being a novice on such a stage, I forgot my part before a pair of lovely blue eyes.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

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; otherwise, on the fourth day - remember, on the fourth day - my daughter becomes the wife of another.

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Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exch... -Adelbert von Chamisso

Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow.

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I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down... -Adelbert von Chamisso

I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude.

Adelbert von Chamisso , Poet

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