Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann quotes

A moral lesson is better expressed in short sayings than in long discourse. (Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann)
Many have been ruined by their fortunes, and many have escaped ruin by the want of fortune. To obtain it the great have become little, and the little great. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
The more you speak of yourself, the more you are likely to lie. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Many good qualities are not sufficient to balance a single want - the want of money. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Be not so bigoted to any custom as to worship it at the expense of truth. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Never lose sight of this important truth, that no one can be truly great until he has gained a knowledge of himself, a knowledge which can only be acquired by occasional retirement. View quote
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann