No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Society
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Good
Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Age
All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Intelligence
The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Government
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Men
He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Imagination
Science arose from poetry... when times change the two can meet again on a higher level as friends. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Poetry
Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Peace
It is the strange fate of man, that even in the greatest of evils the fear of the worst continues to haunt him. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Fear
He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Freedom
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Hope