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Famous quotes from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
was a German writer, biologist, pictorial artist, theoretical physicist, and polymath.

“The Christian religion, though scattered and abroad will in the end gather itself together at the foot of the cross.”

“We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

“He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.”

“Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

“The little man is still a man.

“What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

“Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.

“Whoever wishes to keep a secret must hide the fact that he possesses on.

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