 ... properties subsist in him peaceably together. The world of spirits and nature have laid all their treasures at his feet: in strength a demi-god, in profundity of view a prophet, in all-seeing wisdom a guardian spirit of a higher order, he lowers himself...  A Course of Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature - Page 298by August Wilhelm von Schlegel - 1833 - 442 pagesFull view - About this book
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...all-seeing wisdom a protecting spirit of a higher order, he lowers himself to mortals, as if unconseious of his superiority; and is as open and unassuming as a child." And when we discern much meaning in what he utters, we cannot persuade ourselves that we know the whole,... | |
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