Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach - Time Quotes

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One can acquire some virtues by feigning them for a long time.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Consider once before you give, twice before you receive, and a thousand times before you ask.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

People who chase after ever greater wealth without taking the time to enjoy it are like hungry people who are forever cooking but never sit down to eat.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Two very different virtues can attack one another long and viciously. But the time will come when they recognize that they are sisters.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Those who trusted at the wrong time and place will in turn mistrust at the wrong time and place.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

There are times when to be reasonable is to be cowardly.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

The simplest and most familiar truth seems new and wonderful the instant we ourselves experience it for the first time.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach