Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Rejoice that you have still have a long time to live, before the thought comes to you that there is nothing more in the world to see.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Riches amassed in haste will diminish; but those collected by hand and little by little will multiply.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Secrecy has many advantages, for when you tell someone the purpose of any object right away, they often think there is nothing to it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Seldom in the business and transactions of ordinary life, do we find the sympathy we want.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Since time is not a person we can overtake when he is past, let us honor him with mirth and cheerfulness of heart while he is passing.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Solitude is fine when you are at peace with yourself and have something definite to do.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Some books seem to have been written, not to teach us anything, but to let us know that the author has known something.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe