Every idea appears at first as a strange visitor, and when it begins to be realized, it is hardly distinguishable from fantasy. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Fortunately, we can take in only so much misfortune; what exceeds that limit either destroys us or leaves us indifferent. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe exceed indifferent limits When you are in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe differences attitude people People are always talking about originality; but what do they mean? As soon as we are born, the world begins to work upon us; and this goes on to the end. And after all, what can we call our own, except energy, strength, and will? If I could give an account of all that I owe to great predecessors and contemporaries, there would be but a small balance in my favor. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe talking mean people The senses do not deceive us, but the judgment does. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe judgment deceiving doe Life teaches us to be less harsh with ourselves and with others. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe harsh teach life Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe benefits doubt giving To be sure, we have inherited abilities, but our development we owe to thousands of influences coming from the world around us from which we appropriate what we can and what is suitable to us. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe environment development world Each has his own happiness in his hands, as the artist handles the rude clay he seeks to reshape it into a figure; yet it is the same with this art as with all others: only the capacity for it is innate; the art itself must be learned and painstakingly practiced. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe learning happiness art War is in truth a disease in which the juices that serve health and maintenance are used for the sole purpose of nourishing something foreign, something at odds with nature. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe odds purpose war If you wish a wise answer, you must put a rational question. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wise answers wish Habit is the most imperious of all masters. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe habit masters If everyone sweeps before his own front door, then the street is clean. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe clean streets doors It is so hard that one cannot really have confidence in doctors and yet cannot do without them. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe have-confidence hard doctors A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe done justice may He who cannot draw on three thousand years is living from hand to mouth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe history hands years The proper place for liberality is in the realm of the emotions. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe realms emotional feelings He who has art and science also has religion, but those who do not have them better have religion. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe science art religion I make presents to the mother but think of the daughter. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe daughter mother men Let us not dream that reason can ever be popular. Passions, emotions, may be made popular; but reason remains ever the property of an elect few. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe passion dream may One ought, everyday, to hear a song, read a fine poem, and, if possible, to speak a few reasonable words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe everyday speak song
