“Let us not dream that reason can ever be popular. Passions, emotions, may be made popular; but reason remains ever the property of an elect few.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Conversations with Goethe in the Last Years of His Life
Comprising a series of dialogues, the book delves into Goethe's perspectives on art, literature, science, and personal reflections. It provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a mastermind as he shares his wisdom and experiences with contemporaries. 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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