I never believed in trying to do anything. Whatever I set out to do I found I had already accomplished. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? If the morning wake us to no new joys, if the evening bring us not the hopes of new pleasures, is it worth while to dress and undress? Does the sun shine on me today that I may reflect on yesterday? That I may endeavor to foresee and control what can neither be foreseen nor controlled - the destiny of tomorrow? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe destiny morning life We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them out discretion, and so disappears the most immediate breath of life, irrecoverably for ourselves and for others. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lasts letters life Viewed from the summit of reason, all life looks like a malignant disease and the world like a madhouse. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe math life looks Tomorrow sees undone, what happens not to-day; Still forward press, nor never tire! The possible, with steadfast trust, Resolve should be by the forelock grasp. Then she will ne'er let go her clasp, And labors on, because she must. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe trust tomorrow letting-go When the healthy nature of man acts as a whole, when he feels himself to be in the world as in a great, beautiful, noble, and valued whole, when harmonious ease affords him a pure and free delight, then the universe, if it could experience itself, would exult, as having attained its goal, and admire the climax of its own becoming and essence. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe essence beautiful men Why should we not recognize in the lightning, the thunder, and the storm wind, the approach of an overwhelming Power, and in the scent of flowers and the gently rustling zephyr the presence of a Being full of love? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe flower power love A king there was once reigning, Who had a goodly flea, Him loved he without feigning, As his own son were he! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe kings love son Whoever strikes at marriage either by word or act undermines the foundation of all moral society. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe foundation marriage society One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe be-a-man hero men The Woman-Soul leadeth us upward and on! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe women soul The close and thoughtful observer more and more learns to recognize his limitations. He realizes that with the steady growth of knowledge more and more new problems keep on emerging. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe thoughtful learning growth All ages have said and repeated that one should strive to know one's self. This is a strange demand which no one up to now has measured up to and, strictly considered, no one should. With all their study and effort, people are directed to what is outside, to the world about them, and they are kept busy coming to know this and to master it to the extent that their purposes require. . . . How can you come to know yourself? Never by thinking, always by doing. Try to do your duty, and you'll know right away what you amount to. And what is your duty? Whatever the day calls for. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe self people thinking Wisdom is only found in truth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe judgment wisdom found Gray are all the theories, But green is the tree of life. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe green theory tree To make converts is the natural ambition of everyone. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ambition natural Children, love one another, and if that is not possible-at least try to put up with one another. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe love-one-another trying children It is said, that no one is a hero to their butler. The reason is, that it requires a hero to recognize a hero. The butler, however, will probably know well how to estimate his equals. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe butlers hero reason We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe how-to-love worship love Every day look at a beautiful picture, read a beautiful poem, listen to some beautiful music, and if possible, say some reasonable thing. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe motivational beautiful looks Everything has been thought of before, but the problem is to think of it again. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe creativity ideas thinking
