Christoph Martin Wieland Quotes

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Christoph Martin Wieland, a prominent German poet of the Enlightenment era, enriched German literature with his diverse body of work encompassing poetry, drama, and fiction. Known for his wit and intellectual depth, Wieland's writings continue to resonate with readers for their philosophical insights and artistic craftsmanship.

"The compulsion of fate is bitter."

"The compulsion of fate is bitter."

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"Too oft is transient pleasure the source of long woes."

"Too oft is transient pleasure the source of long woes."

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"Man blindly works the will of fate."

"Man blindly works the will of fate."

Fate, Man, Will

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"For whatever a man has, is in reality only a gift."

"For whatever a man has, is in reality only a gift."

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