Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Quotes

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Born: August 28, 1749

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Quotes (14)

"I call architecture frozen music."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Architecture

"No one should have to live in fear."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Fear

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Freedom

"It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God - but to create him."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: God

"The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Government

"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Home

"All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Intelligence

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

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Life

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Motivational

"One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Nature

"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
Topic: Parenting

"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Positive

"Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Respect

"He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted."

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Topic: Trust
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