There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe bequestchildgive Change image and share on social
Unlike grown ups, children have little need to deceive themselves. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe childdeceivegrow Change image and share on social
To the person with a firm purpose all men and things are servants. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe firmmanperson Change image and share on social
Who is the most sensible person? The one who finds what is to their own advantage in all that happens to them. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe advantagefindperson Change image and share on social
Happiness is a ball after which we run wherever it rolls, and we push it with our feet when it stops. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ballfoothappiness Change image and share on social
It is after all the greatest art to limit and isolate oneself. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe artgreatisolate Change image and share on social
Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe authorportraywork Change image and share on social
Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe beautyguest Change image and share on social
There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe betraycharacterlaugh Change image and share on social
Character is formed in the stormy billows of the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe billowcharacterform Change image and share on social