German writer and statesman
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean. – 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
Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Mastery passes often for egotism. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Instruction does much, but encouragement everything. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
‘Know thyself?’ If I knew myself, I’d run away. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We are shaped and fashioned by what we love. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Mere curiosity adds wings to every step. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is true, but that which is simple. – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Few people have the imagination for reality. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom, but we hope it, we know it. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men. – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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