Quotation by

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

He who possesses art and science has religion he who does not possess them, needs religion.

Religion

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Goethe suggests that people who understand both art and science already have a sense of meaning or spirituality within themselves. In contrast, those who lack this understanding rely on religion to fulfill that need for purpose or connection.

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