Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. They learn what to do and what to avoid. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe avoiddestinyjoy Change image and share on social
The people who are absent are the ideal; those who are present seem to be quite commonplace. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe absentcommonplaceideal Change image and share on social
Upon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe creaturedependentmake Change image and share on social
There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe allybehaviorcourtesy Change image and share on social
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe beautyseesoul Change image and share on social
The human mind will not be confined to any limits. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe confinehumanlimit Change image and share on social
If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe creategodwant Change image and share on social
Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe daydevoteeven Change image and share on social
The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe appearanceartbig Change image and share on social
He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs religion. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe artpossessreligion Change image and share on social