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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quotes

Deutsch Poet August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832

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one must submit, like a traveller who has to ascend a mountain: if the mountain was not there, the road would be both shorter and pleasanter; but there it is, and he must get over it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When any distress or terror surprises us in the midst of our amusements, it naturally makes a deeper impression than at other times, either because the contrast makes us more keenly susceptible, or rather perhaps because our senses are then more open to impressions, and the shock is consequently stronger. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Like star that shines afar, slowly now, and without rest, let each man turn with steady sway, around the task that rules the day, and do his best. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "The best slave is the one who thinks he is free."
The best slave is the one who thinks he is free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Just trust yourself and you'll learn the art of living."
Just trust yourself and you'll learn the art of living. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I wish someone would dare reproach me about the whole thing so that I could run a dagger through his heart. If only I could see blood. I know I would feel better. Oh, I have picked up a knife a hundred times with the intention of plunging it into my own heart! I have heard tell of a noble breed of stallions who when they are overheated and run wild, instinctively bite open one of their veins to relieve themselves. I feel like that often. I would like to open the vein that would give me... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "People who think honestly and deeply have a hostile attitude..."
People who think honestly and deeply have a hostile attitude towards the public. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Let mental culture go on advancing, let the natural sciences progress in even greater extent and depth, and the human mind widen itself as much as it desires: beyond the elevation and moral culture of Christianity, as it shines forth in the Gospels, it will not go. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "I'm fairly fond of boys, but my preference is for girls; When..."
I'm fairly fond of boys, but my preference is for girls; When I have enough of a girl, she serves me still as a boy. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but..."
One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very best. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves."
The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Which government is the best? The one that teaches us to..."
Which government is the best? The one that teaches us to govern ourselves. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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