Quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach about Imitators

„Most imitators attempt the inimitable.“

Marie von Ebner-EschenbachA quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach on imitating the unique and inimitable.
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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was an Austrian writer of the 19th century, known for her psychological novellas and aphorisms.

This quote highlights the difficulty and irony of imitation when it comes to unique personalities or works.


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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) was a prominent Austrian writer, best known for her realistic and psychologically profound novellas, plays, and aphorisms. She is considered one of the most important German-speaking female authors of the 19th century and often addressed social injustices and human weaknesses.

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