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Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Character develops itself in the stream of life.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Character is formed in the stormy billows of the world.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Common sense is the genius of humanity.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Death is a commingling of eternity with time; in the death of a good man, eternity is seen looking through time.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Doubt grows with knowledge.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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Biography
Type: Poet
Nationality: German
Born: August 28, 1749
Died: March 22, 1832

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