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Quote by Friedrich Holderlin

“Being at one is god-like and good, but human, too human, the maniaWhich insists there is only the One, one country, one truth, and one way.”

Book:Hyperion and Selected Poems

Work

Hyperion and Selected Poems

This book is a compilation that includes the renowned epic poem 'Hyperion' alongside a curated selection of additional poems. The author's work is showcased in this volume, offering readers a glimpse into their poetic style and thematic concerns. more

Author

Friedrich Holderlin

Friedrich Holderlin was a significant figure in German Romantic poetry, known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style. He was born on March 20, 1770, and died on June 7, 1843. more

“The earth with yellow pearsAnd overgrown with roses wildUpon the pond is bent,And swans divine,With kisses drunkYou drop your headsIn the sublimely sobering water.But where, with winter come, am ITo find, alas, the floweres, and whereThe sunshineAnd the shadow of the world?Cold the walls standAnd the wordless, in the windThe weathercocks are rattling.”

World Earth Water Divine Wall Cold Kissing Shadow Rose Winter Yellow Bent Alas Ponds Swans

Author:Friedrich Holderlin

“I think we're intrinsically spiritual. We're spiritual beings in a physical universe and we are here to make a spiritual contribution.”

Thinking Spiritual Universe Contribution Spiritual Beings

Author:Mark Victor Hansen

“Unless you are fulfilling your spiritual mission (and this is my opinion totally), you anaesthetize yourself or you wound yourself.”

Spiritual Opinion Missions Wounds Fulfilling

Author:Mark Victor Hansen

“Many an attack of depression is nothing but the expression of regret at having to be virtuous.”

Expression Regret Virtuous

Book:The Depths of the Soul (Psychology Revivals): Psycho-Analytical Studies