Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality

Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality

The universal subjugator, the commonplace.
[Ger., Was uns alle bandigt, das Gemeine.]

The universal subjugator, the commonplace.
[Ger., Was uns alle bandigt, das Gemeine.]

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't follow. I'd be at the bottom to catch read more

If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't follow. I'd be at the bottom to catch them when they fall.