[150] By Witzigkeit I presume Hegel means oddity and funniness of every kind—perhaps "humorous eccentricity" would interpret it.
[151] I think this gives the sense, though the language is rather confused because his image is that of invention attaching itself to what is already presented rather than creating a form that is based on external suggestion.
[152] The celebrated courtesan. She entered the sea with dishevelled hair at a celebrated festival at Eleusis. She had a statue of gold at Delphi.
[153] Eigentlich Vorstellung ist.
[154] Statarisch. That is, modelled on historical associations or the results of former work; perhaps "eclectic" would be a better word.
[155] Der geistige Ton.
[156] De varietate nationum, § 60.
[157] As in savage animals.
[158] The word system is used, which is not readily translated in this context, though I have adopted the literal translation lower down.
[159] Mildrung. The softening of its severe lines.