The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.
About This Quote
About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a 18th-century German writer and polymath. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection