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. 

Love does not dominate; it cultivates. 

Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever. 

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. 

What is important in life is life, and not the result of life. 

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

Ignorant men raise questions that wise men answered a thousand years ago. 

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

A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait. 

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest. 

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image. 

A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude. 

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing. 

Trust yourself, then you will know how to live. 

All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own. 

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.