Many books are longer than they seem. They have indeed no end. The boredom that they cause is truly absolute and infinite. - Novalis

Goethe is an altogether practical Poet. He is in his works what the English are in their wares: highly simple, neat, convenient and durable. He has done in German Literature what Wedgwood did in English Manufacture. He has, like the English, a natural turn for Economy, and a noble Taste acquired by Understanding. Both these are very compatible, and have a near affinity in the chemical sense.

Bütün tutkular bir trajedi gibi son bulur. Tek yanlı her şey, ölümle biter -işte duygu felsefesi- işte hayal gücü felsefesi, işte düşünce felsefesi. Bütün hayat, yaşlılık ve ölümle son bulur. Her şiirde trajik bir yan vardır. Hakikî şakanın temelinde ciddiyet yatar. Farsın, kukla oyunun, en renkli hayatın, âdînin, trajik etkisi.

We are close to waking when we dream that we are dreaming.