“Theories are usually the over-hasty efforts of an impatient understanding that would gladly be rid of phenomena, and so puts in their place pictures, notions, nay, often mere words.”
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
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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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“Some theories are good for nothing except to be argued about.”
“Socrates thought and so do I that the wisest theory about the gods is no theory at all.”
“It takes enormous effort to avoid all theories and just see.”
Source: Travels
“I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes.”
“Good tests kill flawed theories; we remain alive to guess again.”
“Would that well-thinking people should be replaced by thinking ones.”
“The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.”