Karl Wilhelm Friedrich (later: von) Schlegel (10 March 1772 – 12 January 1829) was a German poet, critic and scholar.
Nothing truly convincing - which would possess thoroughness, vigor, and skill - has been written against the ancients as yet; especially not against their poetry. Use this quote
Where there is politics or economics, there is no morality. Use this quote
All men are somewhat ridiculous and grotesque, just because they are men; and in this respect artists might well be regarded as man multiplied by two. So it is, was, and shall be. Use this quote
Religion must completely encircle the spirit of ethical man like his element, and this luminous chaos of divine thoughts and feelings is called enthusiasm. Use this quote
Plato's philosophy is a dignified preface to future religion. Use this quote
Religion is absolutely unfathomable. Always and everywhere one can dig more deeply into infinities. Use this quote
Set religion free, and a new humanity will begin. Use this quote
The difference between religion and morality lies simply in the classical division of things into the divine and the human, if one only interprets this correctly. Use this quote
Strictly speaking, the idea of a scientific poem is probably as nonsensical as that of a poetic science. Use this quote
What is called good society is usually nothing but a mosaic of polished caricatures. Use this quote
