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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Quote of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - People grow old indeed, but who...


Biography - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

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

People grow old indeed, but who grows wise?


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People grow old indeed, but who grows wise?

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Translation

Translation

(German, French)



German
Alt wird man wohl, wer aber klug?

French
On devient vieux, mais qui devient sage ?




See also 

See also...



For souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.

Reason, not age, finds wisdom.




Quotes for: wisdom


Quotes

Quotes about wisdom:


Patience is the companion of wisdom.





To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.





All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.





Wisdom leads us back to childhood.





This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.





The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.











Quotes

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe also said...


In all things it is better to hope than to despair.





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





To do good needs no consideration.





We know accurately only when we know little; with knowledge, doubt increases.





The aim of living is Life itself.





...and nobody knows the extent of his strength until he has tried.












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