Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
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.]
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
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.]
A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.
A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.
Every situation, every moment -- is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.
Every situation, every moment -- is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.
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.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in read more
Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.
[Ger., Die Gaben
Kommen von oben herab, in ihren eignen Gestalten.]
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.
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.
