Most people work the greater part of

Most people work the greater part of their time for a mere living; and the little freedom which remains to them so troubles them that they use every means of getting rid of it.

by Goethe

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People may live as much retired from

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

by Goethe

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All the knowledge I possess everyone

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

by Goethe

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A man can stand almost anything

A man can stand almost anything except a succession of ordinary days.

by Goethe

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Ordinary people know little of the time

Ordinary people know little of the time and effort it takes to learn to read. I have been eighty years at it, and have not reached my goal.

by Goethe

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It is said that no man is a hero

It is said that no man is a hero to his valet. That is because a hero can be recognized only by a hero.

by Goethe

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