Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes on Life
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, and the towering figure of German Classicism. This page collects quotes attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on the topic of life, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”
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Attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
“A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.”
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Attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.”
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Attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
“He who moves not forward, goes backward.”