Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each read more

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.

The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met
on the street.

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met
on the street.