Divide and rule, the politician cries;Unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Do not give in too much to feelings. An overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Doubt grows with knowledge.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Du hast so vile Eben, we Du Saracen spriest. (You have as many lives as the number of languages you speak.)

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Each one sees what he carries in his heart.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Each one's no longer conscious Of the high wall, or the rest:Since the one enduring fortress, Is the soldier's iron breast. If you’d live unconquered, Quickly arm, and fight the real foe:Every wife an Amazon bred, And every child a hero.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Error is acceptable as long as we are young, but one must not drag it along into old age.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and -- if at all possible -- speak a few sensible words.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe