11 Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe about People






  • Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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    There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.

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  • Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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    Energy is the basis of everything. Every Jew, no matter how insignificant, is engaged in some decisive and immediate pursuit of a goal... It is the most perpetual people of the earth...

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    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.

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  • Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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    People will allow their faults to be shown them; they will let themselves be punished for them; they will patiently endure many things because of them; they only become impatient when they have to lay them aside.

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