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Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Age: 82 †
Born: 1749
Born: August 22
Died: 1832
Died: March 22
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Seldom in the business and transactions of ordinary life, do we find the sympathy we want.
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My peace is gone, my heart is heavy. [Ger., Meine Ruh ist hin, Mein Herz ist schwer.]
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For what one has in black and white, One can carry home in comfort.
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Whatever necessity lays upon thee, endure whatever she commands, do.
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