Famous Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“If you've never eaten while crying you don t know what life tastes like.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“All that is transitory is but a metaphor.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Know thyself? If I knew myself, I'd run away.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Es ist nicht genug, zu wissen, man muß auch anwenden; es ist nicht genug, zu wollen, man muß auch tun.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Behaviour is a mirror in which every one displays his own image.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“The way you see people is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is what they become.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm; in the real world, all rests on perseverance.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is the watchword of the wise.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“If I love you, what business is it of yours?”

Johann wolfgang von Goethe