Goethe

Famous quotes containing the word goethe:

“No matter what one says, you can recognize only those matters that are equal to you. Only rulers who possess extraordinary abilities will recognize and esteem properly extraordinary abilities in their subjects and servants.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)

“When married one has to get into an argument once in a while since in this way one learns about the other.”
—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)