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Theodor Fontane (German: [ˈtʰeːodoɐ̯ fɔnˈtaːnə]; 30 December 1819 – 20 September 1898) was a German novelist and poet, regarded by many as the most important 19th-century German-language realist writer.

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Against a stupidity that is in fashion, no wisdom compensates.

Against, Fashion, Ignorance, Stupidity

Ah, how lucky are the lieutenants, the six-foot Junkers, and all the rest of the Don Juan clan!. . . The bookworm, be he ever so decent and clever, is really only pleasing to himself and a small handful of others. The world passes him by and beckons to life and beauty. . . to gay and handsome creatures to whom the hearts of their fellow men continue to turn.

Clever, Don, Gay, Heart, Life, Small

Happiness, it seems to me, consists of two things: first, in being where you belong, and second -- and best -- in comfortably going through everyday life, that is, having had a good night's sleep and not being hurt by new shoes.

Consists, Everyday, Good, Good Night, Happiness, Hurt

Death accompanies us at every step and enables us to use those moments when life smiles at us to feel more deeply the sweetness of life. The more certain the end, the more tempting the minute.

Accompany Us, Life, Minute, Sweetness, Sweetness Of Life, Use

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