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Johann 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

  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery

More quotes by Johann von Goethe

“To tremble before anticipated evils is to bemoan what thou hast never lost.”
— Johann von Goethe
anxiety about future

“A man can stand almost anything except a succession of ordinary days.”
— Johann von Goethe
boring days

“We must always change renew rejuvenate ourselves otherwise we harden.”
— Johann von Goethe
change

“Life belongs to the living and he who lives must be prepared for changes.”
— Johann von Goethe
change

“Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.”
— Johann von Goethe
acceptance

“Beware of dissipating your powers strive constantly to concentrate them.”
— Johann von Goethe
concentration
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