Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beauty vanishes; virtue is lasting.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beware of a man of one book.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beware of dissipating your powers; strive constantly to concentrate them.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beware of wishing for anything in youth, because you will get it in middle age.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Common sense is the genius of humanity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Create, artist! Do not talk!

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Daily life is more instructive than the most effective book.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe