This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Topics: Life Quotes, Wisdom Quotes

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

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

It is a mistake for a taciturn, serious-minded woman to marry a jovial man, but...

It is a mistake for a taciturn, serious-minded woman to marry a jovial man, but...

Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued.

Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued.

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

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

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...

To create something you must be something.

To create something you must be something.

Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service...

Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service...

Experience is only half of experience

Experience is only half of experience

The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.

The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.

What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

What life half gives a man, posterity gives entirely.

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

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.

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...

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.

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...

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

To be loved for what one is, is the greatest exception. The great majority love...

To be loved for what one is, is the greatest exception. The great majority love...

Love would never be a promise of a rose garden unless it is showered with...

Love would never be a promise of a rose garden unless it is showered with...

... if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made...

... if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made...

Because my love for you is beyond words, I decided to shut up.

Because my love for you is beyond words, I decided to shut up.