586 ordspråk av Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe föddes den August 28th 1749 och dog den 22 March 1832 - German writer
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 It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it. |
| It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage. |
| It is in self-imitation that a master first shows himself. |
| It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed. |
| It is not enough to have knowledge, one must also apply it. It is not enough to have wishes, one must also accomplish. |
| It is only in misery that we recognize the hand of God leading good men to good. |
| It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself. |
| It is said, that no one is a hero to their butler. The reason is, that it requires a hero to recognize a hero. The butler, however, will probably know well how to estimate his equals. |
| It is the strange fate of man, that even in the greatest of evils the fear of the worst continues to haunt him. |
| It never occurs to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united |
| Judge a man's character by what he finds ridiculous. |
| Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live. |
| Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together |
| Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. |
| Lamps make oil-spots and candles need snuffing; it is only the light of heaven that shines pure and leaves no stain |
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