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A great scholar is seldom a great philosopher.
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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Over all the mountain tops is peace. In all treetops you perceive scarcely a breath. The little birds in the forest are silent. Wait then soon, you too, will have peace.
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Thus I reel from desire to fulfillment and in fulfillment languish for desire.
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Give shape, artist! don't talk! Your poem be but a breath.
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Zweck sein selbst ist jegliches Tier. Each animal is an end in itself.
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Without haste! without rest! Bind the motto to thy breast! Bear it with thee as a spell Storm or sunshine , guard it well.
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Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.
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