José Bergamín Gutiérrez was a Spanish writer, essayist, poet, and playwright. His father served as president of the canton of Málaga; his mother was a Catholic. Bergamín was influenced by both politics and religion and attempted to reconcile Communism and Catholicism throughout his life, remarking "I would die supporting the Communists, but no further than that."
A German immersed in any civilization different from his own loses a weight equivalent in volume to the amount of intelligence he displaces. intelligence
To light one candle to God and another to the Devil is the principle of wisdom. wisdom
To sin offers repentance and forgiveness not to sin offers only punishment. forgiveness
The novel is born of disillusionment the poem, of despair. poetry
Happiness is always a coincidence. happiness
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other quotes from William Blake
32 other quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson
2 quotes from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo