Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes about Literature
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.109
Maxims and Reflections I
"Torquato Tasso". II. 3. 207, 1790.
There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on how one looks at it.
"Goethe's World View: Presented in His Reflections and Maxims".
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.114
Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, John Stuart Blackie (1883). “The Wisdom of Goethe”, Edinburgh, W. Blackwood
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann Peter Eckermann (2014). “Conversations of Goethe with Johann Peter Eckermann”, p.117, Ravenio Books
