There is no language in the world, even Greek, which has the clarity and the philosophical precision of Sanskrit. India is not only at the origin of … - Friedrich Schlegel

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There is no language in the world, even Greek, which has the clarity and the philosophical precision of Sanskrit. India is not only at the origin of everything, she is superior in everything, intellectually, religiously or politically and even the Greek heritage seems pale in comparison.

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About Friedrich Schlegel

Karl Wilhelm Friedrich (later: von) Schlegel (10 March 1772 - 12 January 1829), usually referred to as Friedrich Schlegel, was a German poet, critic and scholar. He was the younger brother of August Wilhelm Schlegel.

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Alternative Names: Karl Friedrich von Schlegel Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel Friedrich von Schlegel Friedrich Karl Wilhelm von Schlegel Karl Wilhelm Friedrich
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