Goethe

Famous quotes containing the word goethe:

“Thus one can observe that those who proclaim piety as their goal and purpose usually turn into hypocrites.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)

“When young one is confident to be able to build palaces for mankind, but when the time comes one has one’s hands full just to be able to remove their trash.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)

“If society gives up the right to impose the death penalty, then self help will appear again and personal vendettas will be around the corner.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)