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The modern age has a false sense of superiority, because of the great mass of data at its disposal. But the valid criterion of distinction is rather the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at

The modern age has a false sense of superiority, because of the great mass of data at its disposal. But the valid criterion of distinction is rather the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at his command.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Men, Data, Age

If a man or woman is born ten years sooner or later, their whole aspect and performance shall be different.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Women, Years, Different

The greater part of all the mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Men, Goal, World

If the whole world I once could see On free soil stand, with the people free Then to the moment might I say, Linger awhile. . .so fair thou art.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Art, People, World

Once I blazed across the sky, Leaving trails of flame; I fell to earth, and here I lie - Who'll help me up again? -A Shooting Star

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Stars, Lying, Flames

My days are as happy as those reserved by God for his elect; and whatever be my fate hereafter, I can never say that I have not tasted joy— the purest joy of life.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fate, Joy, Hereafter
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2016). “THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER (Literary Classics Series): Historical Romance Novel”, p.16, e-artnow

The close and thoughtful observer more and more learns to recognize his limitations. He realizes that with the steady growth of knowledge more and more new problems keep on emerging.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Learning, Thoughtful, Growth
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1963). “Goethe's world view: presented in his reflections and maxims”

I wish the crowd to feel itself well treated, Especially since it lives and lets me live.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wish, Crowds, Let Me
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2015). “Faust”, p.13, Sheba Blake Publishing

We can redeem anyone who strives unceasingly.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work, Strive, Strife

Those who have no hope for a future life are already dead for the present one.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hope, No Hope, Future Life

The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end and beginning of his life.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Happiness, Laughter, Men

The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Art, Reality, Use

I am amazed to see how deliberately I have entangled myself step by step. To have seen my position so clearly, and yet to have acted so like a child!

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Children, Steps, Amazed
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2016). “THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER (Literary Classics Series): Historical Romance Novel”, p.27, e-artnow

I've often heard it said a preacher might learn with a comedian for a teacher.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Teacher, Comedian, Might
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1872). “Faust: A Tragedy”, p.21

For many people, one of the most frustrating aspects of life is not being able to understand other people's behavior.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
People, Able, Life Is

Great endowments often announce themselves in youth in the form of singularity and awkwardness.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Time, Awkward, Youth
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Parke Godwin (1848). “The Auto-biography of Goethe: Truth and Poetry: from My Own Life”, p.59

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us honor him with mirth and cheerfulness of heart while he is passing.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Time, Heart, Honor
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1924). “Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels”, p.217, Library of Alexandria

Democracy does not race, it reaches the finish slowly but surely.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Freedom, Race, Democracy

How can we learn self-knowledge? Never by taking thought but rather by action. Try to do your duty and you'll soon discover what you're like.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Happiness, Self, Trying

Yet here I stand poor fool what more, not one wit wiser than before.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Intelligence, Fool, Poor

What we do not understand we do not possess.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Education, Wisdom, Learning
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2012). “The Goethe Treasury: Selected Prose and Poetry”, p.294, Courier Corporation

The fine emotions whence our lives we mold Lie in the earthly tumult dumb and cold.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Life, Lying, Dumb

It is one of Heaven's best gifts to hold such a dear creature in one's arms.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Life, Heaven, Arms
"Faust". Play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1808.

Our modern wars make many unhappy while they last and none happy when they are over.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
War, Unhappy, Politics
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1963). “Goethe's world view: presented in his reflections and maxims”

Words express neither objects nor ourselves.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Silence, Objects

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