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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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“The history of every individual man should be a Bible.”

Men Should Individual Scripture

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“The Bible begins gloriously with Paradise, the symbol of youth, and ends with the everlasting kingdom, with the holy city. The history of every man should be a Bible.”

Men Should Ends Cities Youth Holy Bible Every Man Kingdoms Symbols Paradise Everlasting

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“The individual soul should seek for an intimate union with the soul of the universe.”

Should Soul Universe Individual Unions Intimate Sympathy

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“A complete need should not exist... love, life in common with loved ones?”

Love Needs Should Heart Common Love Life Loved Ones Heart Love

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“One should, when overwhelmed by the shadow of a giant, move aside and see if the colossal shadow isn't merely that of a pygmy blocking out the sun.”

Ifs Should Moving Sun Shadow Block Giants Overwhelmed Colossal

Book:Pollen and fragments: selected poetry and prose of Novalis

Source: Pollen and fragments: selected poetry and prose of Novalis

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

Philosophical writingsRelated source material

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