“Perfection is the measure of heaven, and the wish to be perfect the measure of man.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Maxims and Reflections
This book compiles a series of maxims and reflections that offer profound wisdom and guidance on a wide range of life issues, including personal growth, ethics, and societal values. more
Author
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more
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