Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.

Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.

They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

To be pleased with one's limits is a wretched state.

To be pleased with one's limits is a wretched state.

Loving is a feeling that brings both joy and pain to my heart. Joy from being with you, being filled read more

Loving is a feeling that brings both joy and pain to my heart. Joy from being with you, being filled with an emotion so deep and tender that no other feeling can compare. Pain from knowing that I'm so in love, that I'm more vulnerable than I've ever

I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
Die read more

I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter.
[Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich,
Die Tochter denk' ich.]