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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quotes
Deutsch Poet August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832
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![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "We are never further from what we wish than when we believe..."](/pic/213546/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-we-are-never-further-from-what-we.jpg)
We are never further from what we wish than when we believe that we have what we wished for.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to..."](/pic/372371/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-at-the-moment-of-commitment-the.jpg)
At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and..."](/pic/236723/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-a-mans-shortcomings-are-taken-from.jpg)
A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and greatness belong to himself.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "A rainbow which lasts for a quarter of an hour is looked at no..."](/pic/317616/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-a-rainbow-which-lasts-for-a-quarter.jpg)
A rainbow which lasts for a quarter of an hour is looked at no longer.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "I treat my heart like a sick child and gratify its every fancy"](/pic/345275/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-i-treat-my-heart-like-a-sick-child.jpg)
I treat my heart like a sick child and gratify its every fancy
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing..."](/pic/213448/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-deeply-earnest-and-thoughtful-people.jpg)
Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste."](/pic/213423/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-nothing-is-more-fearful-than.jpg)
Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less..."](/pic/213369/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-thinking-is-more-interesting-than.jpg)
Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed..."](/pic/213434/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-he-who-does-not-think-much-of.jpg)
He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "We usually lost today because there has been a yesterday, and..."](/pic/305809/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-we-usually-lost-today-because-there.jpg)
We usually lost today because there has been a yesterday, and tomorrow is coming.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
![Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise."](/pic/213501/600x316/quotation-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-a-person-places-themselves-on-a.jpg)
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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