Johann von Goethe Quotes

A reasonable man needs only to practice moderation to find happiness.

Faith is hidden household capital.

Everybody undertakes what he sees another successful in whether he has the aptitude for it or not.

In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm in the real world all rests on perseverance.

Life's objective is life itself.

Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.

A clever man commits no minor blunders.

Nature reacts not only to physical disease but also to moral weakness when the danger increases she gives us greater courage.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.

If you miss the first buttonhole you will not succeed in buttoning up your coat.

It is better to be deceived by one's friends than to deceive them.