Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

In all things it is better to hope than to despair

In all things it is better to hope than to despair

Whoever gives himself up to solitude,
Ah! he is soon alone.
[Ger., Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergiebt,
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Whoever gives himself up to solitude,
Ah! he is soon alone.
[Ger., Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergiebt,
Ach! der ist bald allein.]

The society of women is the element of good manners.

The society of women is the element of good manners.

Someday perhaps the inner light will shine forth from us, and then we'll need no other light.

Someday perhaps the inner light will shine forth from us, and then we'll need no other light.