Baron Ludwig.

We are such complicated machines, your Highness. It's impossible to explain any one with a word.

Beata.

Take a hundred, then. (With a short excited laugh.) Life is long enough!

Kellinghausen (to himself).

Yes. Life is long enough.

Richard.

Instead of discussing my appearance I wish you would criticise my speech.

Prince.

What a gourmet he is, Countess! He wants the disapproval of his friends to season the praise of his enemies!