Man is free whenever he produces or manifests God, and through this he becomes immortal.

Genius is, to be sure, not a matter of arbitrariness, but rather of freedom, just as wit, love, and faith, which once shall become arts and disciplines. We should demand genius from everybody, without, however, expecting it.

Poetry and philosophy are, according to how you take them, different spheres, different forms, or factors of religion. Try to really combine both, and you will have nothing but religion.

Ideas are infinite, original, and lively divine thoughts.

One mentions many artists who are actually art works of nature.

Since philosophy now criticizes everything it comes across, a critique of philosophy would be nothing less than a just reprisal.

As the ancient commander addressed his soldiers before battle, so should the moralist speak to men in the struggle of the era.