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Don't judge anyone harshly until you yourself have been through his experiences
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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Paternity is based anyhow only upon conviction: I am convinced, therefore, I am the father.
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Mediocrity has no greater consolation than in the thought that genius is not immortal.
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A joy shared is a joy doubled.
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What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life.
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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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People should talk less and draw more. Personally, I would like to renounce speech altogether and, like organic nature, communicate everything I have to say visually.
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When I make a mistake everyone can see it, but not when I lie.
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The bed of flowers Loosens amain, The beauteous snowdrops Droop o'er the plain. The crocus opens Its glowing bud, Like emeralds others, Others, like blood. With saucy gesture Primroses flare, And roguish violets, Hidden with care And whatsoever There stirs and strives, The Spring's contented, If works and thrives.
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Everything that we encounter leaves traces behind. Everything contributes imperceptibly to our education
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All sects seem to me to be right in what they assert, and wrong in what they deny.
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Behavior is a mirror in which every one shows his image. [Ger., Das Betragen ist ein Spiegel in welchem jeder sein Bild zeigt.]
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He who possesses art and science has religion he who does not possess them, needs religion.
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Do thine own task, and be therewith content.
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The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end and beginning of his life.
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