The man who masters himself is delivered from the force that binds all creatures.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWe are pantheists when we study nature, polytheists when we write poetry, monotheists in our morality.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThus one can observe that those who proclaim piety as their goal and purpose usually turn into hypocrites.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheArt is based on a strong sentiment of religion,--on a profound and mighty earnestness; hence it is so prone to co-operate with religion.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe