Maxioms by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
Nothing hurts a new truth more than an old error
Too rigid scruples are concealed pride.
[Ger., Zu strenge Ford'rung ist verborgner Stolz.]
Too rigid scruples are concealed pride.
[Ger., Zu strenge Ford'rung ist verborgner Stolz.]
With little wit and ease to suit them,
They whirl in narrow circling trails,
Like kittens playing read more
With little wit and ease to suit them,
They whirl in narrow circling trails,
Like kittens playing with their tails.
[Ger., Mit wenig Witz und viel Behagen
Dreht jeder sich im engen Zirkeltanz
Wie junge Katzen mit dem Schwanz.]
He who moves not forward goes backward!
A capital saying!
He who moves not forward goes backward!
A capital saying!
Each one sees what he carries in his heart
Each one sees what he carries in his heart