Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Johann von Goethe More Quotes by Johann von Goethe More Quotes From Johann von Goethe Life is the childhood of our immortality. Johann von Goethe Whenever I hear people talking about 'liberal ideas,' I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive. The proper place for liberality is in the realm of the emotions. Johann von Goethe All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green. Johann von Goethe I love those who yearn for the impossible. Johann von Goethe Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards. Johann von Goethe The ground that a good man treads is hallowed. Johann von Goethe The first and last thing required of genius is the love of truth. Johann von Goethe I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut. Johann von Goethe The beginning of faith is the beginning of fruitfulness but the beginning of unbelief, however glittering, is empty. Johann von Goethe A clever man commits no minor blunders. Johann von Goethe He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home. Johann von Goethe Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at. Johann von Goethe Nothing is more damaging to a new truth than an old error. Johann von Goethe Plunge boldly into the thick of life Johann von Goethe I call architecture frozen music. Johann von Goethe Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do. Johann von Goethe Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds. Johann von Goethe What is not fully understood is not possessed. Johann von Goethe A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss. Johann von Goethe A life without love, without the presence of the beloved, is nothing but a mere magic-latern show. We draw out slide after slide, swiftly tiring of each, and pushing it back to make haste for the next. Johann von Goethe
