Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Every man bears something within him that, if it were publicly announced, would excite feelings of aversion.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The highest problem of any art is to cause by appearance the illusion of a higher reality.

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Love and desire are the spiritís wings to great deeds.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

To the person with a firm purpose all men and things are servants.

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There is nothing more fearful than ignorance in action.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

When a wife has a good husband it is easily seen in her face.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Each one sees what he carries in his heart.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Every situation, every moment -- is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Great necessity elevates man, petty necessity casts him down

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Where there is much light, the shadows are deepest.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Where there is much light, the shadows are deepest.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

When ideas fail, words come in very handy.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe