Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe quotes, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe sayings, and Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

To blow is not to play on the flute; you must move the fingers. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
To venture an opinion is like moving a piece at chess: it may be taken, but it forms the beginning of a game that is won. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Oblivion is full of people who allow the opinions of others to overrule their belief in themselves. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is no outward sign of true courtesy that does not rest on a deep moral foundation. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is a courtesy of the heart it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
He alone is great and happy who requires neither to command nor to obey in order to secure his being of some importance in the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Colors are light's suffering and joy . Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Colours are the deeds of light, its deeds and sufferings. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Some people spend the day in complaining of a headache, and the night in drinking the wine that gives it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Habit is the most imperious of all masters. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Habit is a man's sole comfort. We dislike doing without even unpleasant things to which we have become accustomed. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A resolution that is communicated is no longer within thy power; thy attentions become now the plaything of chance; he who would have his commands certainly carried out must take man by surprise. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Out of moderation a pure happiness springs. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A nation that doesn't honor its past, has no future. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is worth more than this day. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In comradeship is danger countered best. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The dangers of life are infinite, and among them is safety. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It doesn't behoove elderly persons to follow fashion in their thinking nor in the way they dress. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing in the world more shameful than establishing one's self on lies and fables. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is repetition everywhere, and nothing is found only once in the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe