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.'

Superstition is the poetry of life. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very best. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with the ideal never goes unpunished. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Each indecision brings its own delays and days are lost lamenting over lost days... What you can do or think you can do, begin it. For boldness has magic, power, and genius in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It is delightful to transport one's self into the spirit of the past, to see how a wise man has thought before us Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our virtues and view spring from one root. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Every person above the ordinary has a certain mission that they are called to fulfill. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is strong shadow where there is much light. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our hands we open of our own free will, and the good flies, which we can never recall. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Against great advantages in another, there are no means of defending ourselves except love. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Don't judge anyone harshly until you yourself have been through his experiences Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of which is visible in a thousand different utterances of the creative mind, and is as various as nature herself. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
And even so, what happiness to be loved! And, oh you gods, what happiness it is to love! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Culture which smooth the whole world licks, Also unto the devil sticks. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Smoothly and lightly the golden seed by the furrow is covered. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Man can only endure a certain degree of unhappiness; what is beyond that either annihilates him or passes by him and leaves him apathetic Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Experiments are mediators between nature and idea. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them out of discretion, and so disappears the most beautiful, the most immediate breath of life, irrecoverable for ourselves and for others. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Character - in things great and small - is indicated when a man (or person) pursues with sustained follow-through what he feels himself capable of doing. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe