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Novalis, born Friedrich von Hardenberg, was a prominent figure in German Romantic literature. He was born on May 2, 1772, and died on March 25, 1801. Novalis is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic creations, which have had a lasting impact on literature and art.

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“Love works magic. It is the final purpose of the world story, the Amen of the universe.”

Love Inspirational Humanity

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“There is but one temple in the world, and that is the body of man. Nothing is holier than this high form. Bending before men is a reverence done to this revelation in the flesh. We touch heaven when we lay our hand on a human body.”

Men World Humans Done Body Hands Form Humanity Heaven Lays Flesh Revelations Temples Reverence Human Body Bending

Book:Novalis and the poets of pessimism: with an English translation by James Thomson (

Source: Novalis and the poets of pessimism: with an English translation by James Thomson (

“Humanity is a comic role.”

Humanity Roles Comic

Book:Novalis: Philosophical Writings

Source: Novalis: Philosophical Writings

“Humanity is the higher meaning of our planet, the nerve that connects this part of it with the upper world, the eye it raises to heaven.”

World Eye Humanity Heaven Planets Higher Raises Nerves Our Planet

Book:Novalis: Philosophical Writings

Source: Novalis: Philosophical Writings

About the Author

Born: May 2, 1772
Died: March 25, 1801
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 118

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Novalis: Philosophical WritingsRelated source material

Pollen and fragments: selected poetry and prose of NovalisRelated source material

Hymns to the night: and other selected writingsRelated source material

FragmentsRelated source material

Hymns to the NightRelated source material

Novalis and the poets of pessimism: with an English translation by James Thomson (Related source material

Novalis: His Life, Thoughts, and WorksRelated source material

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