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

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Topics: Becoming Yourself Quotes, Self Mastery Quotes

He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs...

He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does not possess them, needs...

None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

We can't form our children on our own concepts; we must take them and love...

We can't form our children on our own concepts; we must take them and love...

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.

Everything great and intelligent is in the minority

Everything great and intelligent is in the minority

In politics, as on the sickbed, people toss from side to side, thinking they will...

In politics, as on the sickbed, people toss from side to side, thinking they will...

Each has his own happiness in his hands, as the artist handles the rude clay...

Each has his own happiness in his hands, as the artist handles the rude clay...

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love

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...

I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all...

I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all...

We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them...

We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last we destroy them...

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

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...

For just when ideas fail, a word comes in to save the situation.

For just when ideas fail, a word comes in to save the situation.

A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.

A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.

Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows...

Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows...

I'll take a breath, take you by my side Under the sunlight, Welcome to this...

I'll take a breath, take you by my side Under the sunlight, Welcome to this...

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.

America stands for liberty, for the pursuit of happiness and for the unalienable right for...

America stands for liberty, for the pursuit of happiness and for the unalienable right for...

There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax...

There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax...