Quote by Caspar David Friedrich

Close your bodily eye, that you may see your picture first with the eye of the spirit. Then bring to light what you have seen in the darkness, that its effect may work back, from without to within.

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Summary

This quote suggests that one should look beyond the physical world and instead focus on attaining a deeper understanding through their inner spirit. By closing their bodily eye, they are encouraged to see a clearer picture using their spiritual eye. Once this insight is gained, they are advised to bring it into the light, or communicate it to the external world, so that its impact can influence their own being. Essentially, the quote encourages introspection, seeking inner wisdom, and sharing it to facilitate personal growth.

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By Caspar David Friedrich

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