Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Germany
28 Aug 1749 // 22 Mar 1832
Poet / Novelist / Humanist / Scientist / Philosopher
28 Aug 1749 // 22 Mar 1832
Poet / Novelist / Humanist / Scientist / Philosopher
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Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men
Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth
Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise
Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done
Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes
Death is a commingling of eternity with time; in the death of a good man, eternity is seen looking through time
Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game
Correction does much, but encouragement does more
Common sense is the genius of humanity
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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