A psalm of life Tell me not, in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest!And the grave is not its goal;Dust thou art, to dust returnest,Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,Is our… Read More »A psalm of life
About the author Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher who is considered one of the central figures in modern philosophy. He spent his entire career teaching and writing in the city of Königsberg, in what was then East Prussia. Kant is best known for his work in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. His critical… Read More »Rules for happiness
