Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily read more
It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht read more
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt,
Dem bleiben die Fusse unbedeckt.]
While man's desires and aspirations stir,
He can not choose but err.
[Ger., Es irrt der Mensch read more
While man's desires and aspirations stir,
He can not choose but err.
[Ger., Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt.]
Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with the ideal never goes unpunished
Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with the ideal never goes unpunished
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
My peace is gone, my heart is heavy.
[Ger., Meine Ruh ist hin,
Mein Herz ist schwer.]
My peace is gone, my heart is heavy.
[Ger., Meine Ruh ist hin,
Mein Herz ist schwer.]
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 decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
There is nothing more fearful than imagination without taste.
[Ger., Es ist nichts furchterlicher als Einbildungskraft ohne
Geschmack.]
There is nothing more fearful than imagination without taste.
[Ger., Es ist nichts furchterlicher als Einbildungskraft ohne
Geschmack.]
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
