Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him.
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Words are good, but there is something better. The best is not to be explained by words. The spirit in which we act is the chief matter. Action can only be understood and represented by the spirit.Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
However often we turn to it the Koran at first disgusting us each time afresh, it soon attracts, astounds, and in the end enforces our reverence.... Its style, in accordance with its contents and aim is stern, grand, terrible - ever and anon truly sublime Thus this book will go on exercising through all ages a most potent influence.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
No one should be rich except those who understand it.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Men are so constituted that every one undertakes what he sees another successful in, whether he has aptitude for it or not.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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