Franz Grillparzer Poetry Quotes

What did Franz Grillparzer say about Poetry?

Franz Grillparzer has written many quotes about Poetry. E.g.,

• Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.
• Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process.
• Prose talks and poetry sings.

What are the top most famous Poetry quotes by Franz Grillparzer?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Poetry by Franz Grillparzer.

• Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.
• Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process.
• Prose talks and poetry sings.