"The artist stands on the human being as a statue does on a pedestal." ā Novalis From Novalis Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Novalis Novalis was a German poet, philosopher, and early figure of German Romanticism. His works and fragments had major influence on romantic literature and thought. Born: 1772-05-02 Died: 1801-03-25 View all quotes from Novalis