Quote of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - ...and nobody knows the extent of...
Biography - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
German writer and statesman.
Born: 1749 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Born: 1749 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
...and nobody knows the extent of his strength until he has tried.
Translation
(German, French)
See also...
Quotes about strength:
On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.
There are two ways of contesting, the one by the law, the other by force; the first method is proper to men, the second to beasts.
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!
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!
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