Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Experiments are mediators between nature and idea.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Few people have the imagination for reality.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Fools and wise men are equally harmless. It is the half-fools and half-wise that are dangerous.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

For many people, one of the most frustrating aspects of life is not being able to understand other people’s behavior.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

He only earns his freedom and existence who daily conquers them anew.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

He who cannot love must learn to flatter.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

He who does not expect a million readers should not write a line.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe