Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes about Weakness

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Ingratitude is always a kind of weakness. I have never known men of ability to be ungrateful.

Ingratitude is always a kind of weakness. I have never known men of ability to be ungrateful.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Men, Ungrateful, Weakness

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2015). “Maxims and Reflections”, p.82, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

People, Pay, Weakness

Some of our weaknesses are born in us, others are the result of education; it is a question which of the two gives us most trouble.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Two, Giving, Weakness

Our foibles are really what make us lovable.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Weakness, Lovable, Foibles

You are certainly wrong to compare suicide ... with great accomplishments, since it cannot be considered as anything but a weakness. After all, it is easier to die than to endure a harrowing life with fortitude.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Suicide, Accomplishment, Weakness

The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Race, Weakness, Dizzy

The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights. [Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht ist viel zu schwach In ungewohnter Hohe nicht zu schwindeln.]

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Race, Dizzy, Weakness