Georg Büchner: Quotes about life

Georg Büchner was German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose. Explore interesting quotes on life.

Georg Büchner: 86 quotes3 likes

“The death clock is ticking slowly in our breast, and each drop of blood measures its time, and our life is a lingering fever.”

Georg Büchner Leonce and Lena

Act II.
Leonce and Lena (1838)

“Do you know, Valerio, that even the least among all humans is so great that life is far too short to love him?”

Georg Büchner Leonce and Lena

Act III
Leonce and Lena (1838)

“The life of the wealthy is one long Sunday.”

Georg Büchner The Hessian Courier

The Hessian Courier (1834)

“Life is God's novel. Let him write it. ”