Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
German writer and poet
Lived from: 1749 - 1832
Category: Writers (Contemporary) | Poets (Contemporary) Country: 
Germany
Born: 28 august 1749 Died: 22 march 1832
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If you treat an individual... as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.
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In all things it is better to hope than to despair.
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In comradeship is danger countered best.
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In nature we never see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else which is before it, beside it, under it and over it.
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In politics, as on the sickbed, people toss from side to side, thinking they will be more comfortable.
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In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.
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Instruction does much, but encouragement does everything.
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It is delivery that makes the orators success.
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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.
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It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.
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It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.
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It is only in misery that we recognize the hand of God leading good men to good.
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It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.
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It is said, that no one is a hero to their butler. The reason is, that it requires a hero to recognize a hero. The butler, however, will probably know well how to estimate his equals.
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It is the strange fate of man, that even in the greatest of evils the fear of the worst continues to haunt him.
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It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.
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Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live.
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Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.
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Know thyself? If I knew myself I would run away.
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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
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