Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes
German poet, playwright, and thinker, author of Faust. (1749-1832)
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Who was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
German poet, playwright, and thinker, author of Faust. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
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