Quote by: Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

The common man wants nothing of life but health, longevity, amusement, comfort -- "happiness." He who does not despise this should turn his eyes from world history, for it contains nothing of the sort. The best that history has created is great suffering.


Author Bio


  • NameMarie von Ebner-Eschenbach
  • Descriptionczech writer
  • BornSeptember 13, 1830
  • DiedMarch 12, 1916
  • CountryAustria
  • ProfessionWriter
  • AwardsHonorary Degree