I reverence the individual who understands distinctly what he wishes; who unweariedly — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The march of intellect, which licks all the world into shape, has even reached the devil. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one’s duty — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Doesn’t surprise me that Christ our Lord preferred to live with whores & — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our friends show us what we can do; our enemies teach us what we must do. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Normally, the sciences distance themselves from life and the return to it via a detour. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
God could cause us considerable embarrassment by revealing all the secrets of — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is no greater consolation for mediocrity than that the genius is not immortal. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fret not over the irretrievable, but ever act as if thy life were just begun. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In all times it is only individuals that have advanced science, not the age. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Flowers are the beautiful hieroglyphics of nature with which she indicates how — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Talent is nurtured in solitude; character is formed in the stormy billows — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A talent can be cultivated in tranquility; a character only in the rushing stream of life. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
From desire I plunge to its fulfilment, where I long once more for desire. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We rather confess our moral errors, faults, and crimes than our ignorance. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe