Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met
on the street.

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met
on the street.

One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them.

One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them.

Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.

Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.

A noble soul alone can noble souls attract;
And knows alone, as ye, to hold them.
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A noble soul alone can noble souls attract;
And knows alone, as ye, to hold them.
[Ger., Ein edler Mensch zieht edle Menschen an,
Und weiss sie fest zu halten, wie ihr thut.]

What they're accustomed to is no great matter,
But then, alas! they've read an awful deal.
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What they're accustomed to is no great matter,
But then, alas! they've read an awful deal.
[Ger., Zwar sind sie an das Beste nicht gewohnt,
Allein sie haben schrecklich viel gelesen.]