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.
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.]
Everyone hears only what he understands.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
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.]
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.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
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.
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.
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
