Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: german
  • Birth: August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832

Topics

PeopleFindGoKnowOutUs

Most science fiction is about white men who are 25 to 30, who are very smart, who face a physical problem and solve it.

Joe Haldeman

ScienceMenSmartFaceProblemMost

I approach any collaboration I do differently.

Matthew Williamson

CollaborationApproachDifferently

I think people deceive themselves about themselves, particularly as they get older.

Jeanette Winterson

PeopleThinkDeceiveGetOlder

I grew up around a lot of various religions, so it's a part of my consciousness in a way. Everything from heavy Catholicism to followers of Indian spiritual masters to Unitarian universalists - all in one family. Though the family aspect was stronger than any particular dogma.

St. Vincent

FamilySpiritualStrongerWayHeavy

We know that dismantling old oppressive regimes is a great deal faster and easier than building new flourishing democracies. Chinggis Khaan once said, 'It was easier to conquer the world on horseback than to dismount and govern.' True validation of democracy lies less in what we tear down, and more in what we build.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

GreatDemocracyWorldBuildingDown

When I was young, my mom realized I could dance and hold a beat, and I really danced just for fun. It was good exercise.

Tom Holland

GoodDanceFunMomExerciseYoung

I do believe in love; it's wonderful - especially love third time around, it's even more precious; it's kind of amazing.

Robin Williams

LoveTimeAmazingBelieveKindMore

It is not enough for us to merely continue to talk about and contribute to the echo chamber of white noise of what's wrong with America or for candidates to spout off silly poll-tested talking points about national security or foreign policy.

Ron DeSantis

AmericaEnoughTalkingSecurityTalk

I think it's funny how excited people can get about things I say that don't have anything to do with music. I made a disparaging comment about McDonald's on Twitter once and people flipped out on me.

Ron Pope

FunnyMusicPeopleMeThinkSay

I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is cold, and also because it makes my throat sound clearer.

Mika Brzezinski

MorningWaterColdHotSoundStudio

My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture, not a cold piece of convenience.

Luis Barragan

ArchitectureColdHouseEmotional

It is the most wonderful feeling in the world, knowing you are loved and wanted.

Jayne Mansfield

WorldLovedYouFeelingKnowing

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