If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheIf a man writes a book, let him set down only what he knows. I have guesses enough of my own.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheUpon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDevote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheBe generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheNo one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheError is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGo to foreign countries and you will get to know the good things one possesses at home.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe credit of advancing science has always been due to individuals and never to the age.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheI think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe