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

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

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.

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

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...

The coward only threatens when he is safe.

The coward only threatens when he is safe.

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start...

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start...

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...

There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view.

There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view.

When two people are really happy about one another, one can generally assume that they...

When two people are really happy about one another, one can generally assume that they...

Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds.

Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds.

He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.

He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on...

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on...

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it...

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it...

Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action.

Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action.

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...

The real terror of beholding sharks feeding is that that may be all there is...

The real terror of beholding sharks feeding is that that may be all there is...

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.

An unused life is an early death.

An unused life is an early death.

Wit thou well that I will not live long after thy days.

Wit thou well that I will not live long after thy days.

Lord Denethor is Boromir's father. To bring him news of his beloved son's death would...

Lord Denethor is Boromir's father. To bring him news of his beloved son's death would...