Or Art and Creation Quote from the article instead of content When I think of the relationship between a work and the truth, I think of a poem by Attila József, and I agree with him: “You know this well: the poet never lies, The real is not enough; through its disguise Tell us the truth which fills the mind with light Because, without each other, all is night.” (Attila József, Welcome to Thomas Mann, Translated by Vernon Watkins) After registration, you may ask for a translation of the full text by email.