Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from the artist is to make read more
The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from the artist is to make him ruin his work
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
In all things it is better to hope than to despair
In all things it is better to hope than to despair
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others,
And in their pleasure takes joy, read more
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others,
And in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t'were his own.
Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are read more
Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
God could cause us considerable embarrassment by revealing all the secrets of nature to us: we should not know what read more
God could cause us considerable embarrassment by revealing all the secrets of nature to us: we should not know what to do for sheer apathy and boredom.
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.
Your messages I hear, but faith has not been given;
The dearest child of Faith is Miracle
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Your messages I hear, but faith has not been given;
The dearest child of Faith is Miracle
[Ger., Die Botschaft hor' ich wohl, allein mir fehlt der Glaube;
Das Wunder ist des Glaubens liebstes Kind.]
