Famous Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

  • National hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there is the lowest degree of culture. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    National hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there is the lowest degree of culture.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • On my strand, lovely flowers their blossoms unfold,My mother shall grace thee with garments of gold. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    On my strand, lovely flowers their blossoms unfold,My mother shall grace thee with garments of gold.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • I’ve often heard it said, a preacherMight learn, with a comedian for a teacher. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    I’ve often heard it said, a preacherMight learn, with a comedian for a teacher.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • It’s in the anomalies that nature reveals its secrets. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    It’s in the anomalies that nature reveals its secrets.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • Divide and rule, the politician cries;Unite and lead, is watchword of the wise. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Divide and rule, the politician cries;Unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • In all things it is better to hope than to despair. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    In all things it is better to hope than to despair.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • I’m fairly fond of boys, but my preference is for girls; When I have enough of a girl, she serves me still as a boy. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    I’m fairly fond of boys, but my preference is for girls; When I have enough of a girl, she serves me still as a boy.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • Whatever liberates our spirit without giving us mastery over ourselves is destructive. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Whatever liberates our spirit without giving us mastery over ourselves is destructive.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • A clever man commits no minor blunders. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    A clever man commits no minor blunders.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • As usual, I shall tell my story badly; and you, as usual, will think me extravagant. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    As usual, I shall tell my story badly; and you, as usual, will think me extravagant.– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe