Quotes by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann

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There is no higher goal of art than to ignite in man the spark of that delight that frees his entire being from all suffering, from the overwhelming pressure of everyday life...

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When I listen to music, I find an analogy and an intimate encounter between colors, sounds and scents. It seems to me that all things were conceived by the same ray of light, and that they must come together in a wonderful concert.

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Art purifies and elevates man in such a way that he raises his head with pride and joy, perceives and even achieves direct contact with the divine.