Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
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.
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.
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.
Alas! sorrow from happiness is oft evolved.
[Ger., Ach! aus dem Gluck entwickelt oft sich Schmerz.]
Alas! sorrow from happiness is oft evolved.
[Ger., Ach! aus dem Gluck entwickelt oft sich Schmerz.]
Loving is a feeling that brings both joy and pain to my heart. Joy from being with you, being filled read more
Loving is a feeling that brings both joy and pain to my heart. Joy from being with you, being filled with an emotion so deep and tender that no other feeling can compare. Pain from knowing that I'm so in love, that I'm more vulnerable than I've ever
A man's errors are what make him amiable.
A man's errors are what make him amiable.
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.
No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.
Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.
Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.
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.]