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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Age: 82 †
Born: 1749
Born: August 22
Died: 1832
Died: March 22
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Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting.
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I wish the crowd to feel itself well treated, Especially since it lives and lets me live.
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The Evil One has left, the evil ones remain.
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So long as you live and work, you will be misunderstood to that you must resign yourself once and for all. Be silent!
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