Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.

Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.

Know thyself? If I knew myself, I’d run away.

Every situation–nay, every moment–is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.

In happy ignorance, I sighed for a world I did not know, where I hoped to find every pleasure and enjoyment which my heart could desire; and now, on my return from that wide world, how many disappointed hopes and unsuccessful plans have I brought back!