The true, prescriptive artist strives after artist · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Treat a man as he appears to be, and you make him

The true, prescriptive artist strives after artistic truth; the lawless artist, following blind instinct, after an appearance of naturalness. The one leads to the highest peaks of art, the other to its lowest depths.

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749-08-28 — 1832-03-22 · Frankfurt am Main

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a prolific German writer, poet, playwright, and statesman whose vast body of work significantly impacted European literature and thought. His writings explored profound themes of nature, humanity, science, and the human condition, often blending romantic idealism with classical restraint. Goethe's influence extended beyond literature; he was also a respected figure in science and politics, embodying the ideal of the well-rounded Renaissance man. His literary creations, such as "Faust," remain cornerstones of world literature.