The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit - this makes the…

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Topics: World Quotes

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

For the nature of women is closely allied to art

The man who occupies the first place seldom plays the principal part.

The man who occupies the first place seldom plays the principal part.

Great thoughts and a pure heart, that is what we should ask from God.

Great thoughts and a pure heart, that is what we should ask from God.

The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end...

The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end...

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...

One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.

One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

Wisdom is found only in truth.

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.

There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh...

There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh...

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

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

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.

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.

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...

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.

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very...

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very...

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...

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine...

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine...

Doubt grows with knowledge.

Doubt grows with knowledge.

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

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

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

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