Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Johann Gottfried Seume

Quote by Johann Gottfried Seume

Author

Johann Gottfried Seume
Johann Gottfried Seume

Johann Gottfried Seume, born on January 29, 1763, and died on June 13, 1810, was a German writer, traveler, and translator. He is known for his unique travel diaries and literary works. more

You May Also Like

“The Arts are fundamental resources through which the world is viewed, meaning is created, and the mind developed. To neglect the contribution of the Arts in education, either through inadequate time, resources, or poorly trained teachers, is to deny children access to one of the most stunning aspects of their culture and one of the most potent means for developing their minds.”

“From early childhood I had always dreamed of becoming an explorer. Somehow I had acquired the impression that an explorer was someone who lived in the jungle with natives and lots of wild animals, and I couldn’t imagine anything better than that! Unlike other little boys, most of whom changed their minds about what they want to be several times as they grew older, I never wavered from this ambition.”