“All the chance events of our lives are materials from which we can make what we like. Whoever is rich in spirit makes much of his life. Every acquaintance, every incident would be for the thoroughly spiritual person—the first element… — Novalis Copy Share Image
“Whoever sees life other than as a self-destroying illusion is himself still preoccupied with life. Life must not be a novel that is given… — Novalis Copy Share
“Inspiration without intellect is useless and dangerous; and the poet will be able to perform few wonders, when he is astonished by wonders.” — Novalis Copy Share
It is not merely the multiplicity of tints, the gladness of tone, or the balminess of the air which delight in the spring; it… — Novalis Copy Share
“The world must be romanticized. Only in that way will one rediscover its original senses. Romanticization is nothing less than a qualitative raising of… — Novalis Copy Share
Nature is an aeolian harp, a musical instrument whose tones are the re-echo of higher strings within us. — Novalis Copy Share
Darwin remarks that we are less dazzled by the light at waking, if we have been dreaming of visible objects. Happy are those who… — Novalis Copy Share
Man has his being in truth--if he sacrifices truth he sacrifices himself. Whoever betrays truth betrays himself. It is not a question of lying--but… — Novalis Copy Share
