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“It is impossible that beauty should ever distinctly appreciate itself.”

Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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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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“Properly speaking, we learn from those books only that we cannot judge. The author of a book that I am competent to criticise would have to learn from me.”

Book Judging Competent Criticise

Book:The Wisdom of Goethe

Source: The Wisdom of Goethe

“In society every man is taken for what he gives himself out to be; but he must give himself out to be something. Better to be slightly disagreeable than altogether insignificant.”

Men Giving Character Taken Every Man Insignificant Something Better Disagreeable

Book:The Wisdom of Goethe

Source: The Wisdom of Goethe

“I can promise to be upright, but not to be without bias. [Ger., Aufrichtig zu sein kann ich versprechen; unparteiisch zu sein aber nicht.]”

I Can Character Promise Bias

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Mumford & Sons' music appeals to a lot of America. I'm really proud of them.”

America Son Proud Appeals

Author:Ellie Goulding

“Talent is nurtured in solitude; character is formed in the stormy billows of the world. [Ger., Es bildet ein talent sich in der Stille, Sich ein Charakter in dem Strom der Welt.]”

World Character Talent Solitude Stormy

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“What a mighty spirit in a narrow bosom. [Ger., Welch' hoher Geist in einer engen Brust.]”

Character Spirit Bosoms

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“A man is not little when he finds it difficult to cope with circumstances, but when circumstances overmaster him.”

Men Littles Difficult Circumstances

Book:The Wisdom of Goethe

Source: The Wisdom of Goethe

“He who would reproach an author for obscurity should look into his own mind to see whether it is quite clear there. In the dusk the plainest writing is illegible.”

Should Writing Mind Looks Clear Critics Obscurity Reproach Dusk

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“And future deeds crowded round us as the countless stars in the night. [Ger., Und kunftige Thaten drangen wie die Sterne Rings um uns her unzahlig aus der Nacht.]”

Night Dies Stars Rounds Deeds Rings Crowded

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“How circumscribed is woman's destiny!”

Book:Selections from the Dramas of Goethe and Schiller, Translated, with Introductory Remarks, by Anna Swanwick

Source: Selections from the Dramas of Goethe and Schiller, Translated, with Introductory Remarks, by Anna Swanwick