Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Form your life humanly, and you have done enough: but you will never reach the height of art and the depth of science without something divine.

Form your life humanly, and you have done enough: but you wi

Summary

This quote suggests that living a fulfilled and meaningful life as a human is enough in itself. However, it emphasizes that to truly excel in areas such as art and science, there is a need for something beyond the human realm, something divine or transcendent. It implies that connecting with a higher power or source of inspiration is essential to reach the peak of artistic expression and the profound depths of scientific knowledge. In essence, this quote highlights the significance of both human effort and a higher spiritual or divine influence in achieving greatness in certain fields.

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By Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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