Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

German - Poet | August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832

He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs religion.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

ScienceArtReligionWhoNeedsHe

Which government is the best? The one that teaches us to govern ourselves.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

BestGovernmentUsGovernOurselves

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very best.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

BestQualityTasteAverageCannot

No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

SocietyOthersTalkMisunderstood

Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

AdversityOvercomingFreshActivity

We can't form our children on our own concepts; we must take them and love them as God gives them to us.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

LoveGodChildrenOwnTakeUs

Sowing is not as difficult as reaping.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

DifficultSowingReaping

Music is either sacred or secular. The sacred agrees with its dignity, and here has its greatest effect on life, an effect that remains the same through all ages and epochs. Secular music should be cheerful throughout.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

LifeMusicDignitySameCheerful

Live dangerously and you live right.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

LiveYouRightDangerously

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

CharacterGreatLittle ThingsYou

Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

ImaginationNothingMoreTasteThan

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

LifeChangeBe PreparedLivingMust

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