On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom.
Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron? - Adelbert Von Chamisso
Of what use were wings to a man fast bound in chains of iron?
- Adelbert Von Chamisso
A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan. - Adelbert Von Chamisso
A person without a shadow should keep out of the sun, that is the only safe and rational plan.
All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices. - Adelbert Von Chamisso
All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices.
Hope roves in a future of fame and wealth. - Adelbert Von Chamisso
Hope roves in a future of fame and wealth.
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 … - Adelbert Von Chamisso
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 …
I will give you three days to seek your shadow. Return to me in the course of that time with a well-fitted shadow, and you shall receive a hearty wel… - Adelbert Von Chamisso
I will give you three days to seek your shadow. Return to me in the course of that time with a well-fitted shadow, and you shall receive a hearty wel…
After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects; and, squeezing… - Adelbert Von Chamisso
After a prosperous, but to me very wearisome, voyage, we came at last into port. Immediately on landing I got together my few effects; and, squeezing…
What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair. - Adelbert Von Chamisso
What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair.
When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the… - Adelbert Von Chamisso
When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the…
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