“Friendship, love, and piety ought to be handled with a sort of mysterious secrecy; they ought to be spoken of only in the rare moments of perfect confidence, to be mutually understood in silence. Many things are too delicate to be thought; many more, to be spoken.”
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Novalis
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. more
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