21 Quotes by Johann von Goethe

A bull becomes furious only if he is presented with a red cloth; a philosopher, on the other hand, goes into a rage as soon as the color is mentioned.

We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.

Nothing is worth more than this day.

To have a positive religion is not necessary. To be in harmony with yourself and the universe is what counts, and this is possible without positive and specific formulation in words.

Mathematicians are like Frenchman: Whatever you say to them, they translate it into their own language and forthwith it means something entirely different.

Viewed from the summit of reason, all life looks like a malignant disease and the world like a madhouse.

We ought not to isolate ourselves, for we cannot remain in a state of isolation. Social intercourse makes us the more able to bear with ourselves and with ourselves.

Passions are vices or virtues in their highest powers.

Where the light is brightest, the shadows are the deepest.