"The more a man concentrates on a single emotion, the more life he sucks out of it."
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About Carl Spitteler
Carl Spitteler (1845-1924) was a Swiss poet and novelist, known for his epic poem 'Olympian Spring' which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1919. His works often explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience. Spitteler's writing style was characterized by its lyrical quality and philosophical depth, earning him a prominent place in Swiss literature.
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