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

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden

We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden

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

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

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.

We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.

We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.

The man who acts never has any conscience; no one has any conscience but the...

The man who acts never has any conscience; no one has any conscience but the...

That is the true season of love; when we believe that we alone can love,...

That is the true season of love; when we believe that we alone can love,...

No one has ever learned fully to know themselves.

No one has ever learned fully to know themselves.

Love can do much, but duty more.

Love can do much, but duty more.

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...

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Sowing is not as difficult as reaping.

Sowing is not as difficult as reaping.

The little man is still a man.

The little man is still a man.

If you accept people for what they are, they will become worse. Treat them like...

If you accept people for what they are, they will become worse. Treat them like...

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

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...

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise and by blame

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise and by blame

Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of...

Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of...

Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow.

Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow.

Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become...

Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become...

If you want more, you have to require more from yourself.

If you want more, you have to require more from yourself.