What has always made a hell on Earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven

What has always made a hell on Earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven

Friedrich Hölderlin, a German poet and philosopher, is known for his profound insights into the human condition and the nature of existence. One of his most famous quotes, "What has always made a hell on Earth has been that man has tried to make it his heaven," encapsulates his belief that human beings often create their own suffering by striving for an unattainable ideal.