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There is not a single outward mark of courtesy that does not have a deep moral basis.

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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I am certain that I have been here as I am now a thousand times before, and I hope to return a thousand times... Man is a dialogue between nature and God. On other planets this dialogue will doubtless be of a higher and profounder character. What is lacking is Self-Knowledge. After that the rest will follow.
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Live dangerously and you live right.
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The few of understanding, vision rare, Who veiled not from the herd their hearts, but tried, Poor generous fools, to lay their feelings bare, Them have men always burnt and crucified.
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Kindness is the golden thread that holds society together.
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Paternity is based anyhow only upon conviction: I am convinced, therefore, I am the father.
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Ye great teachers: listen to what you say!
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