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

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

Hope roves in a future of fame and wealth.

- 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 …

- 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…

- Adelbert Von Chamisso

What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair.

- 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…

- 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…

- Adelbert Von Chamisso