I will listen to anyone's convictions, but pray keep your doubts to yourself.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheKnowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHe only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWhat is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHe who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs religion.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheIt is after all the greatest art to limit and isolate oneself.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWhat is important in life is life, and not the result of life.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWe know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDivide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheAll theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheEverything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHe is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWhich government is the best? The one that teaches us to govern ourselves.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheA person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheFor just when ideas fail, a word comes in to save the situation.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDaring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe