Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing shows a man’s character more than what he laughs at.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.
- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
To accept good advice is but to increase one’s own ability.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Men show their characters in nothing more clearly than in what they think laughable.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The right man is the one who seizes the moment.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wisdom is found only in truth.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
If I love you, what business is it of yours?
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Character develops itself in the stream of life.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Habit is a man’s sole comfort. We dislike doing without even unpleasant things to which we have become accustomed.
- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe