Adelbert von Chamisso

Poet

1781-01-30 – 1838-08-21

Adelbert von Chamisso was a German poet, writer, and botanist.

Quotes by 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 conversation.
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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 myself through the crowd, went into the nearest and humblest inn which first met my gaze.
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