Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe quotes, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe sayings, and Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

By seeking and blundering we learn. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing in the world more shameful than establishing one's self on lies and fables. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom, but we hope it, we know it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wherever a man may happen to turn, whatever a man may undertake, he will always end up by returning to the path which nature has marked out for him. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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
Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As long as you are not aware of the continual law of Die and Be Again, you are merely a vague guest on a dark Earth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The important thing in life is to have great aim and to possess the aptitude and the perseverance to attain it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Happiness is a ball after which we run wherever it rolls, and we push it with our feet when it stops. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t'were his own. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our passion are the true phoenixes; when the old one is burnt out, a new one rises from its ashes. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
He is the happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What is not started today is never finished tomorrow. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is worth more than this day. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Talents are best nurtured in solitude. Character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Instruction does much, but encouragement everything. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm - in the real world all rests on perseverance. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe