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

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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Character is formed in the stormy billows of the world.

Character is formed in the stormy billows of the world.

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against...

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against...

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Behavior is a mirror in which every one displays his own image

Behavior is a mirror in which every one displays his own image

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to...

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to...

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

The public wishes itself to be managed like a woman; one must say nothing to...

The public wishes itself to be managed like a woman; one must say nothing to...

Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with...

Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing; a confusion of the real with...

There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs...

There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs...

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...

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

I'm an optimist by nature and a pessimist by experience.

I'm an optimist by nature and a pessimist by experience.

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.

The people who are absent are the ideal; those who are present seem to be...

The people who are absent are the ideal; those who are present seem to be...

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Nothing is to be rated higher than the value of the day.

Nothing is to be rated higher than the value of the day.