German - Poet | August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832
What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.
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There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view.
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None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.
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A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.
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We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.
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In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance.
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Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds.
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There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.
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If I love you, what business is it of yours?
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The coward only threatens when he is safe.
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Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.
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