Photography is a witness against the mistaken opinion that art is an imitation of nature.
Heinrich HeineTerrible as is war, it yet displays the spiritual grandeur of man daring to defy his mightiest hereditary enemy--death.
Heinrich HeineAs the stars are the glory of the sky, so great men are the glory of their country, yea, of the whole earth. The hearts of great men are the stars of earth; and doubtless when one looks down from above upon our planet, these hearts are seen to send forth, a silvery light just like the stars of heaven.
Heinrich HeineReligion cannot sink lower than when somehow it is raised to a state religion ... It becomes then an avowed mistress.
Heinrich Heine