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The death clock is ticking slowly in our breast, and each drop of blood measures its time, and our life is a lingering fever.
Georg Buchner
Death
Life
Time
Blood
The breath of an aristocrat is the death rattle of freedom.
Georg Buchner
Death
Freedom
Revolution is like Saturn, it devours its own children.
Georg Buchner
Children
Revolution
Raise your eyes and count the small gang of your oppressors who are only strong through the blood they suck from you and through your arms which you lend them unwillingly.
Georg Buchner
Blood
Eyes
Peace to the shacks! War on the palaces!
Georg Buchner
Peace
War
One must love humanity in order to reach out into the unique essence of each individual: no one can be too low or too ugly.
Georg Buchner
Love
Humanity
Order
Ugly
Murder begins where self-defense ends.
Georg Buchner
Murder
Self
The life of the wealthy is one long Sunday.
Georg Buchner
Life
Government must be a transparent garment which tightly clings to the people's body.
Georg Buchner
Government
People
Body
Dying people often become childish.
Georg Buchner
People
Dying
Death is the most blessed dream.
Georg Buchner
Death
Dream
A good man with a good conscience doesn't walk so fast.
Georg Buchner
Conscience
Man
Love is a peculiar thing.
Georg Buchner
Love
I'll know how to die with courage; that is easier than living.
Georg Buchner
Courage
Living
We are only puppets, our strings are being pulled by unknown forces.
Georg Buchner
Being