“There are three classes of readers; some enjoy without judgment; others judge without enjoyment; and some there are who judge while they enjoy, and enjoy while they judge. The latter class reproduces the work of art on which it is engaged. Its numbers are very small.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art
This book compiles Goethe's insights and opinions on the world, mankind, literature, science, and art, offering a comprehensive view of his philosophical and intellectual views. more
Author
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more
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