FastSaying
A collection of anecdotes and maxims is the greatest of treasures for the man of the world, for he knows how to intersperse conversation with the former in fit places, and to recollect the latter on proper occasions
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Anecdotes
Related Quotes
The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Aim
Character
Chief
It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Human nature
Nature
Relax
The older we get the more we must limit ourselves if we wish to be active.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Active
Limit
Older
Traveling is like gambling: it is always connected with winning and losing, and generally where it is least expected we receive, more or less than what we hoped for.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Gambling
Losing
Winning
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Beauty
Alone
May
