Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Quotes (page 2)

1749-1832, German Poet, Dramatist, Novelist
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“Nothing is true, but that which is simple.”
Simplicity
“A distracted existence leads us to no goal.”
Goals
“Out of moderation a pure happiness springs.”
Moderation
“The people rate strength before everything.”
Strength
“A purpose you impart is no longer your own.”
Purpose
“The deed is everything, the glory is naught.”
Action
“Personality is everything in art and poetry.”
Arts and Artists
“We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.”
Deception
“If I love you, what business is it of yours?”
Love
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.”
Love
“Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men.”
Self-knowledge
“Where there is much light, the shadow is deep.”
Contrast
“What is not fully understood is not possessed.”
Knowledge
“No one as ever completed their apprenticeship.”
Learning
“Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued.”
Excellence
“Trust yourself, then you will know how to live.”
Self-esteem
“Character develops itself in the stream of life.”
Character
“The right man is the one that seizes the moment.”
Opportunity
“Know thyself? If I knew myself I would run away.”
Self-knowledge
“Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.”
Ability
“The greater the knowledge, the greater the doubt.”
Knowledge
“No one has ever learned fully to know themselves.”
Self-discovery
“No wise combatant underestimates their antagonist.”
Competition
“Everywhere, we learn only from those whom we love.”
Learning
“The human mind will not be confined to any limits.”
Mind
“He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.”
Will and Will Power
“In all things it is better to hope than to despair.”
Hope