Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

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

We usually lose today, because there has been a yesterday, and tomorrow is coming.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

TodayTomorrowLoseYesterdayComing

Every step of life shows much caution is required.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

LifeStepCautionEvery StepMuch

Few people have the imagination for reality.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

ImaginationPeopleRealityFew

One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

SolitudeSocietyInspiredOnly

On all the peaks lies peace.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

PeaceLiesPeaks

Whatever you cannot understand, you cannot possess.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

YouUnderstandWhateverCannot

Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

MiraclesMysteriesNecessarily

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

KnowledgeDoubtKnowLittleOnly

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

HateStepEnvyHatredActive

What by a straight path cannot be reached by crooked ways is never won.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

PathNeverCrookedCannotStraight

Whoever wishes to keep a secret must hide the fact that he possesses one.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

HideWishesSecretKeepMustFact

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

HappinessFeetPushRunWherever

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