Shakespeare is dangerous to young poets; they cannot but reproduce him, while — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The greatest evil that can befall man is that he should come to think ill of himself. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Die Mathematiker sind eine Art Franzosen. Spricht man zu ihnen, so übersetzen — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What we agree with leaves us inactive, but contradiction makes us productive. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Your messages I hear, but faith has not been given; The dearest child of Faith is Miracle. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I had rather be Mercury, the smallest among seven [planets], revolving round — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The smallest hair throws its shadow. [Ger., Das kleinste Harr wirft seinen Schatten.] — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe