The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has to...

Who said "The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has to... "?

"The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has to... " is one of a famous quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete quote is as follows;
"The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them."

What is "The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has to... "?

"The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them." This is a quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

What does "The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has to... " mean?

This quote is primarily about alone although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete quote is as follows;
"The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them."