"My birth neither shook the German Empire nor caused much of an upheaval in the home. It pleased mother, caused father a certain amount of pride and my elder brother the usual fraternal jealousy of a hitherto only son"
- Conrad Veidt
About this Quote
This quote by Conrad Veidt speaks to the modest beginnings of his life. His birth was not a special event that shook the German Empire, nor did it trigger much of a turmoil in his house. Instead, it pleased his mother, triggered his father a specific amount of pride, and his senior sibling the normal fraternal jealousy of a hitherto only kid. This quote speaks to the idea that even the most regular of events can have an extensive influence on the lives of those involved. It likewise talks to the concept that even the most relatively insignificant moments can have a lasting impact on our lives. It is a pointer that even the most seemingly mundane minutes can have an enduring effect on our lives.
This quote is written / told by Conrad Veidt between January 22, 1893 and April 3, 1943. He was a famous Actor from Germany.
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