Quote of Novalis - Philosophy is properly Home-sickness; the wish...
Biography - Novalis:
Novalis pen name of Georg Philipp Friedrich von Hardenberg. German poet, author, mystic and philosopher.
Born: 1772 - Died: 1801
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Born: 1772 - Died: 1801
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Philosophy is properly Home-sickness; the wish to be everywhere at home.
Translation
(German, French)
See also...
Quotes about philosophy:
To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.
Happiness is the goal of philosophy. Or to be more precise, the goal of philosophy is wisdom, and therefore happiness.
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