Adelbert von Chamisso Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

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

“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.”

“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.”