Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Daring ideas are like chessmen

“Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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

“To rule is easy, to govern difficult.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe