German - Poet | August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832
I will listen to anyone's convictions, but pray keep your doubts to yourself.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
YourselfWillListenConvictions
Love can do much, but duty more.
LoveDutyMoreMuch
Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.
IndividualityExistenceNecessary
What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.
LifeResultImportant
The little man is still a man.
ManLittleStillLittle Man
If a man or woman is born ten years sooner or later, their whole aspect and performance shall be different.
WomanManPerformanceBe Different
To hard necessity ones will and fancy must conform.
WillHardFancyNecessityMust
If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses.
ChildrenEarlyNothingUpShould
Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.
WillWayAgainstEvenSomeHimself
Talk well of the absent whenever you have the opportunity.
OpportunityYouTalkWellAbsent
We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like.
PeopleFindGoKnowOutUs
A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss.
KissAnswerLikeCorrect
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