Johann Gottfried HerderTo think what is true, to sense what is beautiful and to want what is good, hereby the spirit finds purpose of a life in reason.
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To think what is true, to sense what is beautiful and to want what is good, hereby the spirit finds purpose of a life in reason. The mind's aim is to know the truth, perceive beauty and take action. The goal of life is to be guided by reason and to understand the beauty of truth.
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