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Franz Grillparzer

Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process.

Franz Grillparzer

Poetry

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Science and art are compared to a journey and an excursion to highlight their different focuses: science aims at reaching a specific end or discovery, while art values the experience and exploration itself. In poetry, this means the creative process and expression are more important than a final, fixed outcome.

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