For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity. beauty
Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone. alone
The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship. friendship
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Philosopher
- Gender: Male
- Citizenship: Germany
- Born: Jan 22, 1729
- Died: Feb 15, 1781
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the development of German literature. He is widely considered by theatre historians to be the first dramaturg.