Adelbert von Chamisso Quotes, born Louis Charles Adélaïde de Chamissot on January 30, 1781, in Champagne, France, was a German poet, writer, and botanist. Exiled to Berlin during the French Revolution, he penned the iconic Peter Schlemihl and lyrical poems like Frauenliebe und -leben. These 15 quotes—sourced from his works and publications—reflect his profound insights on identity, longing, and human struggle, capturing his poetic and philosophical depth.
15 Adelbert von Chamisso Quotes
- “Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “I am a solitary wave in the dark and desolate sea: and the sparkling glass I drank was drugged with misery.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “In pain a new time is born.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “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.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “Alles, was der Mensch tut, unvollkommen ist. Aber wer will sich schon seine Unvollkommenheit eingestehen?” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “My first care the following morning was, to devise some means of discovering the man in the grey cloak.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “In Wirklichkeit war ich schon wach, aber ich hielt noch die Augen zu, um die Traumgestalten noch länger vor meiner Seele zu behalten.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “Was sein soll, muß geschehen, und was sein sollte, das geschah.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “Hope roves in a future of fame and wealth.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “Liebe ist kein Solo. Liebe ist ein Duett. Schwindet sie bei einem, verstummt das Lied.” (Poem, Deutscher Musenalmanach, 1829)
- “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.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
- “I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom.” (Peter Schlemihl, 1814)
Adelbert von Chamisso’s quotes are a haunting blend of poetry, longing, and human truth, inspiring readers to confront their shadows and dreams. Which quote stirs your soul? Drop it in the comments and keep Chamisso’s poetic legacy alive!
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