Nothing truly convincing - which would possess thoroughness, vigor, and skill - has been written against the ancients as yet; especially not against their poetry.

If you want to penetrate into the heart of physics, then let yourself be initiated into the mysteries of poetry.

A classification is a definition comprising a system of definitions.

Every relationship of man to the infinite is religion, namely of a man in the full abundance of his humanity. Whenever a mathematician calculates infinity, that, to be sure, is not religion. Infinity conceived in this abundance is the Godhead.

How many authors are there among writers? Author means originator.

Versatility of education can be found in our best poetry, but the depth of mankind should be found in the philosopher.

Since poetry is infinitely valuable, I do not understand why it should be more valuable than this or that which is also infinitelyvaluable. There are artists who perhaps do not think art to be too great, for this is impossible, and yet they are not free enough to be able to rise above their own best accomplishments.