Maxioms by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
The decline in literature indicates a decline in the nation. The two keep pace in their downward tendency.
The decline in literature indicates a decline in the nation. The two keep pace in their downward tendency.
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht read more
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt,
Dem bleiben die Fusse unbedeckt.]
Everything great and intelligent is in the minority
Everything great and intelligent is in the minority
No sacred fane requires us to submit to insult.
[Ger., Kein Heiligthum heisst uns den Schimpf ertragen.]
No sacred fane requires us to submit to insult.
[Ger., Kein Heiligthum heisst uns den Schimpf ertragen.]
The day of fortune is like a harvest day,
We must be busy when the corn is ripe.
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The day of fortune is like a harvest day,
We must be busy when the corn is ripe.
[Ger., Ein tag der Gunst ist wie ein Tag der Ernte,
Man muss geschaftig sein sobald sie reift.]
