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“To romanticize the world is to make us aware of the magic, mystery and wonder of the world; it is to educate the senses to see the ordinary as extraordinary, the familiar as strange, the mundane as sacred, the finite as infinite.”

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Novalis
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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