Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Religion must completely encircle the spirit of ethical man like his element, and this luminous chaos of divine thoughts and feelings is called enthusiasm.

Religion must completely encircle the spirit of ethical man

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This quote suggests that religion should strongly influence and encompass a person's ethical beliefs and actions, becoming an integral part of their identity. The idea of "enthusiasm" conveys a state of passionate and fervent devotion to religious thoughts and emotions. It implies that religion should permeate every aspect of an individual's life, serving as a guiding force and providing moral clarity and inspiration.

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