Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Biography : German writer and statesman.
Born: 1749 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

Germany

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Quotes

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

People grow old indeed, but who grows wise?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

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People grow old indeed, but who grows wise?

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All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green,
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green,

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This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

Man

Each one sees what he carries in his heart.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

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I nothing had, and yet enough for youth -
Joy in Illusion, ardent thirst for Truth.
Give unrestrained, the old emotion,
The bliss that touched the verge of pain,
The strength of Hate, Love's deep devotion, -
O, give me back my youth again!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

Oh, that simplicity and innocence never recognise themselves and their sacred value!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

Never is done tomorrow what is not done today
And one should let no day slip by.
With resolution seize the possible straightway
By forelock and with quick, courageous trust;
Then holding fast you will not let it further fly
And you will labour on because you must.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

You can! Just will it!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy /

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