When I err every one can see it, but not when I lie. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe More Quotes From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What men usually say of misfortunes, that they never come alone, may with equal truth be said of good fortune; nay, of other circumstances which gather round us in a harmonious way, whether it arise from a kind of fatality, or that man has the power of attracting to himself things that are mutually related. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe may men way It is the fortunate who should extol fortune. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fortunate should fortune The day of fortune is like a harvest day, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tag corn men As a man is, so is his God; therefore God was so often an object of mockery. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe mockery god men The world cannot do without great men, but great men are very troublesome to the world. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe greatness men world Wouldst thou ever roam abroad? See, what is good lies by thy side. Only learn to catch happiness, for happiness is ever by you. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe sides happiness lying My peace is gone, my heart is heavy. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe my-heart gone heart Only the heart without a stain knows perfect ease. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe perfect ease heart A wounded heart can with difficulty be cured. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wounded-heart difficulty heart All rights and laws are still transmitted, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe race rights law Errors belong to libraries; truth, to the human mind. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe library errors mind Literature is a fragment of a fragment. Of all that ever happened, or has been said, but a fraction has been written; and of this but little is extant. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fragments literature littles Where confidence is wanting, the most beautiful flower in the garland of love is missing. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe flower beautiful love Love grants in a moment Johann Wolfgang von Goethe toil age love A man may twist as he pleases, and do what he pleases, but he inevitably comes back to the track to which nature has destined him. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe twists track men He only fears men who does not know them, and he who avoids them will soon misjudge them. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe knows doe men Beloved brother, let us not forget that man can never get away from himself. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe beloved brother men A well-bred carriage is difficult to imitate; for in strictness it is negative, and it implies a long-continued previous training. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe training long negative For a brave man deserves a well-endowed girl. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe girl brave men A mind, once formed, is never suited after, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe grateful growth mind
