Quote by Friedrich Schiller

Art is the right hand of Nature. The latter has only given us being, the former has made us men.

Art is the right hand of Nature. The latter has only given u

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This quote suggests that while nature has given us existence, it is art that distinguishes us as humans. It implies that art is the essential tool humanity has to express itself, to interpret and organize its experiences, and to create meaning and purpose in life. Nature provides the raw materials, but it is through art that we transform and elevate our existence to something uniquely human.

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