Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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The right man is the one who seizes the moment.

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.

It is in self-imitation that a master first shows himself.

It is in self-imitation that a master first shows himself.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

Nature is beneficent. I praise her and all her works. She is silent and wise....

Nature is beneficent. I praise her and all her works. She is silent and wise....

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; when...

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; when...

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

Which is the best government? That which teaches us to govern ourselves

Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.

Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.

Nature alone is illimitably rich, and nature alone forms the great artist.

Nature alone is illimitably rich, and nature alone forms the great artist.

To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in...

To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in...

By nature we have no defect that could not become a strength, no strength that...

By nature we have no defect that could not become a strength, no strength that...

The destiny of any nation at any given time depends on the opinions of its...

The destiny of any nation at any given time depends on the opinions of its...

If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have...

If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have...

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he...

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he...

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

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

We can really respect a man only if he doesn't always look out for himself

We can really respect a man only if he doesn't always look out for himself

Self-love exaggerates our faults as well as our virtues.

Self-love exaggerates our faults as well as our virtues.

A collection of anecdotes and maxims is the greatest of treasures for the man of...

A collection of anecdotes and maxims is the greatest of treasures for the man of...

If you have an anecdote from one source, you file it away. If you hear...

If you have an anecdote from one source, you file it away. If you hear...

Symbologists often remarked that France-a country renowned for machismo, womanizing, and diminutive insecure leaders like...

Symbologists often remarked that France-a country renowned for machismo, womanizing, and diminutive insecure leaders like...