Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A noble soul alone can noble souls attract;
And knows alone, as ye, to hold them.
[Ger., read more

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.]

When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es read more

When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie.
[Ger., Wenn ich irre kann es jeder bemerken; wenn ich luge,
nicht.]

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Everyone hears only what he understands.

Everyone hears only what he understands.

Doubt can only be removed by action.

Doubt can only be removed by action.