Here are 15 quotes from Viennese writers that will make you laugh, feel inspired and hopefully help you a little to get through this never-ending lockdown.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… no matter what happens during this difficult time, continue to be true to yourself. Don’t let anything define you. Just be yourself
Translation: Cleverly thought through, but foolishly executed – that’s how I spent my days.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… Well, we assume this wasn’t so much advise, yet rather an ironic observation of how we think about life too much, yet still do stupid things. Thinking a lot is something we’re all doing right now, we assume.
Translation: A break is also a part of music.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… be sure to give yourself a break and get some rest in this great symphony of your life – Especially now!
Translation: Vienna is full of landmarks and every Viennese feels like one.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… this one pretty much explains itself, we guess. And we stand by this – every single one of us are legendary!
Translation: Sometimes I don’t know if I’m human, or Viennese.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… the people of Vienna are a different species of human and with this conclusion, we’d say we can handle these difficult time better than anyone! (Disclaimer: we have no idea how we came to this conclusion)
Translation: A tie is a victory for Austria.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… you don’t need to win to be content in Austria. There’s no shame in compromise! So can we call it a tie with the virus, yet?
Translation: Lots of little people in lots of little places, taking lots of little steps can change the face of the world.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… This one made us want to stand up and salute a random cloud…but instead we stood up and went to the fridge. What can we say – we were hungry and it’s a lockdown.
Translation: Some want peace and others don’t want war. Naturally, this creates tension.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… this clever ironic observation of the human race by Mr Zweig could be applied to the situation now – some want freedom and others don’t want a pandemic that steals away our freedom. This naturally creates tension.
Translation: Those who know nothing, must believe everything.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… look for the truth on your own through learning, rather than believing what others tell you. This is obviously very true when it comes to these confusing times.
Translation: The problem for every Viennese person: You can’t stand it anymore in Vienna, but you can’t stand it anywhere else either.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… if you live in Vienna, this one kind of explains itself, right? Although, we’re sure all of us would be able to stand it on a COVID-free island with a Pina Colada in hand right now.
Translation: Any misfortune is as difficult as you perceive it to be
In the context of a pandemic, this means… things definitely do look bleak right now, but try to alter your perspective a little so you can see them as a little less difficult. It’s a survival mechanism.
Translation: We are eagerly willing to blame ourselves, provided that no one agrees with us.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… we’d have to agree with this one in our case. HAHA
Translation: Oh, if the sea was filled with wine. Then I’d like to be a whale, only because of the loads and loads of wine.
MIn the context of a pandemic, this means… we’d all like to be whales in a sea of wine right now, right?
Translation: There’s nothing more beautiful than listening to the silence of a fool.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… well, you get it. And the beauty is, we can silence a lot o the fools by simply not watching the news.
Translation: It could be better. It could be worse. And this, if I’m not completely mistaken, is life.
In the context of a pandemic, this means… what we’re all living right now is life. We’re just currently living a moment when it could DEFINITELY be better.
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