E. T. A. Hoffmann Quotes

It is only in the morning that one should marry, read unfavourable reviews, make one's will, beat one's servants, and so forth.

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• It is only in the morning that one should marry, read unfavourable reviews, make one's will, beat one's servants, and so forth.

  

  E. T. A. Hoffmann
  • Morning
  • Should
  • Beats