There would be far less suffering in the world if human beings-God knows why they are made like this-did not use their imaginations so busily in recalling the memories of past misfortunes, instead of trying to bear an indifferent present.

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Topics: Imagination Quotes, Life Quotes, Suffering Quotes

I think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

I think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

What does not kill me makes me stronger.

What does not kill me makes me stronger.

A person hears only what they understand.

A person hears only what they understand.

Experience is only half of experience

Experience is only half of experience

I hate all bungling as I do sin, but particularly bungling in politics, which leads...

I hate all bungling as I do sin, but particularly bungling in politics, which leads...

This is the true measure of love: When we believe that we alone can love,...

This is the true measure of love: When we believe that we alone can love,...

I do not know myself, and God forbid that I should.

I do not know myself, and God forbid that I should.

The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but...

The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but...

To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right...

To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right...

Hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there...

Hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there...

There is no surer method of evading the world than by following Art and no...

There is no surer method of evading the world than by following Art and no...

All things are only transitory.

All things are only transitory.

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us...

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us...

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your...

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your...

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.

A great revolution is never the fault of the people, but of the government.

A great revolution is never the fault of the people, but of the government.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Knowledge is gained by gathering data, whereas,...

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Knowledge is gained by gathering data, whereas,...

A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Something that is said with the word â€œYOUâ€ is truly heard by a very few...

Something that is said with the word â€œYOUâ€ is truly heard by a very few...