Quote by: E. T. A. Hoffmann

How prone poor Humanity is to dam up the minutest remnants of its freedom, and build an artificial roof to prevent it looking up to the clear blue sky.


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Author Bio


  • NameE. T. A. Hoffmann
  • DescriptionGerman Romantic author
  • AliasesErnst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
  • BornJanuary 24, 1776
  • DiedJune 25, 1822
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionComposer; Judge; Caricaturist; Painter; Children's Writer; Writer; Conductor
  • WorksUndine