Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Lived: 1749 – 1832
Era: 18th–19th century
Place: Weimar, Germany

German poet, novelist, and scientist; Faust and his lyric poetry define Weimar Classicism.

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In all things it is better to hope than to despair.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHope
Nothing is worth more than this day.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHope
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGrowth
Talents are best nurtured in solitude; character best formed in the stormy billows of the world.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGrowth
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, and see a fine picture.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGrowth
We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.
— Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGrowth