Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Profession : Writer

Birth : August 28, 1749

Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Doubt grows with knowledge.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Death is a commingling of eternity with time; in the death of a good man, eternity is seen looking through time.

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

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Few people have the imagination for reality.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A useless life is an early death.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

All things are only transitory.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe