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Adelbert von Chamisso

"Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?"

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"Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?"

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"This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it."
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"Because it appears to me a hazardous thing to exchange my soul for my shadow."
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"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."
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"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."
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