Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Poet, Playwright, Novelist

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman, known for his influential works like 'Faust' and his exploration of human emotion and nature.

Born
August 28, 1749
Died
March 22, 1832
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"When a wife has a good husband, it is easily seen on her face."

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"Be always resolute with the present hour. Every moment is of infinite value."

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"Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at."

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"It is sometimes essential for a husband and a wife to quarrel - they get to know each other better."

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"The coward only threatens when he is safe."

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"Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught."

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"Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing"

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"What is important in life is life, and not the result of life."

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"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it."

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"He is the happiest man who can see the connection between the end and the beginning of life."

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"Stupidity is without anxiety."

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"Let no one be like another, yet everyone like the highest. How is this done? Be each one perfect in himself."

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"The first and last thing required of genius is the love of truth. [Ger., Das erste und letzte, was vom Genie gefordert wird, ist Wahreits-Liebe.]"

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"It is a mistake for a taciturn, serious-minded woman to marry a jovial man, but not for a serious-minded man to marry a lighthearted woman."

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"Music is liquid architecture; Architecture is frozen music."

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