GOETHE QUOTES
A selected Goethe quote will inspire your day
“What is my life if I am no longer useful to others?” This famous Goethe quote is one of thousands of quotable words from this great German literary figure who lived from 1749-1832.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born in Frankfurt am Main on August 28, 1749, was a novelist, poet, playwright, and scientist. Goethe spoke Greek, Latin, French, English and Italian and produced a huge quantity of work during his 82 years, the most famous of which is ’Faust’ which was not quite completed at his death.
A special Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote:
“Only by joy and sorrow does a person know
anything about themselves and their destiny.
They learn what to do and what to avoid.”
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -
Our Top Ten Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes:
1. “He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
2. “Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
3. “Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
4. “The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
5. “The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
6. “If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
7. “Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
8. “Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
9. “Unlike grown ups, children have little need to deceive themselves.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
10. “Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Tip:
“Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.” This is perfect advice for us from a Goethe quote.
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