Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his read more
A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.
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.
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.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
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.
Culture which smooth the whole world licks,
Also unto the devil sticks.
[Ger., Auch die Kultur, die read more
Culture which smooth the whole world licks,
Also unto the devil sticks.
[Ger., Auch die Kultur, die alle Welt beleckt,
Hat auf den Teufel sich erstreckt.]
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
The deed is everything, the glory is naught.
The deed is everything, the glory is naught.
