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“I am not omniscient, but I know a lot.”

Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Book:Faust

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A tragic play that explores the themes of morality, knowledge, and the human soul, written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 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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