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.'

The limits of my language are the limits of my universe. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When scholars study a thing, they strive to kill it first, if it's alive; then they have the parts and the'be lost the whole, for the link that's missing was the living soul. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The real scholar learns how to evolve the unknown from the known, and draws near the master. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Theories are usually the over-hasty efforts of an impatient understanding that would gladly be rid of phenomena, and so puts in their place pictures, notions, nay, often mere words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Say what we may of the inadequacy of translation, yet the work is and will always be one of the weightiest and worthiest undertakings in the general concerns of the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Can a sparrow know how a stork feels? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A clever man commits no minor blunders. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Even dirt glitters when the sun is shining upon it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One man's word is no man's word; we should quietly hear both sides. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We are our own devils; we drive ourselves out of our Edens. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I find the great thing in this world is, not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Any trifle is enough to entertain two lovers. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The useful may be trusted to further itself, for many produce it and no one can do without it; but the beautiful must be specially encouraged, for few can present it, while yet all have need of it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our passions are the true phoenixes; when the old one is burnt out, a new one rises from its ashes. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
To tremble before anticipated evils is to bemoan what thou hast never lost. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The shudder of awe is humanity's highest faculty, Even though this world is forever altering its values. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A noble person attracts noble people, and knows how to hold on to them. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The mob has nothing to lose, everything to gain. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view. 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
Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The arts are the salt of the earth; as salt relates to food, the arts relate to technology. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When young, one is confident to be able to build palaces for mankind, but when the time comes one has one's hands full just to be able to remove their trash. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe