Quotes from Stefan Zweig

One must be convinced to convince, to have enthusiasm to stimulate the others.

Now I am discovering the world once more. England has widened my horizon.

Heroic ages are not and never were sentimental and those daring conquistadores who conquered entire worlds for their Spain or Portugal received lamentably little thanks from their kings.

The works of the great artists are silent books of eternal truths.

All office workers are afraid of being late for work.

Something indefinite is always worse than something definite, a strong fear that doesn't last very long is easier than one that's nebulous but doesn't go away.

Freedom is not possible without authority - otherwise it would turn into chaos and authority is not possible without freedom - otherwise it would turn into tyranny.