Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Why look for conspiracy when stupidity can explain so much

If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise.

If a man or woman is born ten years sooner or later, their whole aspect and performance shall be different.

At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.

We are never further from what we wish than when we believe that we have what we wished for.

Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever.

We always have time enough, if we will but use it aright.

A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture.

For just when ideas fail, a word comes in to save the situation.

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.

Know thyself? If I knew myself I would run away.

Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one.

The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves.

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.

Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.