“Everywhere one hears of war and the clamor of war, of revolt and turmoil”, September 11–13, 1830
“Everywhere one hears of war and the clamor of war, of revolt and turmoil; even the inhabitants of Dresden are stirred and shaken themselves. … However, do not expect a very orderly account; I am too agitated to provide it, even if I were otherwise capable to do so. …
I have lived in Dresden for some 30 years, but never have I seen so many joyful faces as yesterday. …
Yet, he who seeks to do right by all people has yet to be born; to make up for what has been lost would probably not be possible now.”
– Friedrich to his brothers in Greifswald
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