Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, scientist, playwright, novelist,  statesman, theatre director, critic, and amateur artist (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832). There are many quotes inside his work that are now famous bits of wisdom passed down through the generations. 

” Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:

That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.

A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.

Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now. “

“My days are as happy as those reserved by God for his elect; and whatever be my fate hereafter, I can never say that I have not tasted joy- the purest joy of life.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Life teaches us to be less severe with ourselves and others”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Death is Nature’s expert advice to get plenty of Life.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Character develops itself in the stream of life.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Genius develops in quiet places, Character out in the full current of human life.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Love does not dominate; it cultivates.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Nothing is worth more than this day.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Wisdom is found only in truth.”
― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.”
― 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

“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