Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 10 of 179 )
For a strolling damsel a doubtful reputation bears.
[Ger., Denn ein wanderndes Madchen ist immer von schwankendem
Rufe.]
For a strolling damsel a doubtful reputation bears.
[Ger., Denn ein wanderndes Madchen ist immer von schwankendem
Rufe.]
Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child
Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child
In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday
In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.
Nothing is more revolting than the majority; for it consists of few vigorous predecessors, of knaves who accommodate themselves, of read more
Nothing is more revolting than the majority; for it consists of few vigorous predecessors, of knaves who accommodate themselves, of weak people who assimilate themselves, and the mass that toddles after them without knowing in the least what it wants
Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in read more
Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it.
He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.
[Ger., Aber wer fest auf dem Sinne beharrt, read more
He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.
[Ger., Aber wer fest auf dem Sinne beharrt, der bildet die Welt
sich.]
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.
Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.
Where there are no women there are no good manners
Where there are no women there are no good manners
