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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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We often feel that we lack something, and seem to see that very quality in someone else, promptly attributing all our own qualities to him too, and a kind of ideal contentment as well. And so the happy mortal is a model of complete perfection--which we have ourselves created. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In happy ignorance, I sighed for a world I did not know, where I hoped to find every pleasure and enjoyment which my heart could desire; and now, on my return from that wide world... how many disappointed hopes and unsuccessful plans have I brought back! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What I have lately said of painting is equally true with respect to poetry. It is only necessary for us to know what is really excellent, and venture to give it expression; and that is saying much in few words. To-day I have had a scene, which, if literally related, would, make the most beautiful idyl in the world. But why should I talk of poetry and scenes and idyls? Can we never take pleasure in nature without having recourse to art? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
And thou, good soul, who sufferest the same distress as he endured once, draw comfort from his sorrows; and let this little book be thy friend, if, owing to fortune or through thine own fault, thou canst not find a dearer companion. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I am proud of my heart alone, it is the sole source of everything, all our strenght, happiness & misery. All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Oh happy he who still can hope in our dayto breathe the truth while plunged in seas of error! What we don't know is really what we need, and what we know is of no use to us whatever! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "It has ever been my fate to give pain to those whose happiness..."
It has ever been my fate to give pain to those whose happiness I should have promoted. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I examine my own being, and find there a world, but a world rather of imagination and dim desires, than of distinctness and living power. Then everything swims before my senses, and I smile and dream while pursuing my way through the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The greatest happiness for the thinking person is to have explored the explorable and to venerate in equanimity that which cannot be explored. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Is this the destiny of man? Is he only happy before he has..."
Is this the destiny of man? Is he only happy before he has acquired his reason or after he has lost it? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I am a part of the part that at first was all, part of the darkness that gave birth to the light, that supercilious light which now disputes with Mother Night her ancient rank and space, and yet cannot succeed; no matter how it struggles, it sticks to matter and can't get free. Light flows from substance, makes it beautiful... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find..."
The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "A really great talent finds its happiness in execution."
A really great talent finds its happiness in execution. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "Happiness is a ball after which we run wherever it rolls, and..."
Happiness is a ball after which we run wherever it rolls, and we push it with our feet when it stops. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote: "I am contented, happy, and consequently a bad historian."
I am contented, happy, and consequently a bad historian. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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