“Freedom consists not in refusing to recognize anything above us, but in respecting something which is above us; for by respecting it, we raise ourselves to it, and, by our very acknowledgment, prove that we bear within ourselves what is higher, and are worthy to be on a level with it.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Conversations with Goethe
This book presents a series of conversations between the renowned German poet, dramatist, and critic Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and various interlocutors. The discussions delve into a wide range of subjects, including aesthetics, ethics, and the nature of creativity. 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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