Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann WolfgangGoethetə/; German: ; 28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German writer and statesman. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles; prose and verse dramas; memoirs; an autobiography; literary and aesthetic criticism; treatises on botany, anatomy, and colour; and four novels. In addition, numerous literary and scientific fragments, more than 10,000 letters, and nearly 3,000 drawings by him exist...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth28 August 1749
CountryGermany
Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.
Talents are best nurtured in solitude. Character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world.
Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world
Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.
Talent develops in quiet, Character in the torrent of the world
Genius is formed in quiet, character in the stream of human life
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life
What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life.
Men's prejudices rest upon their character for the time being and cannot be overcome, as being part and parcel of themselves. Neither evidence nor common sense nor reason has the slightest influence upon them.
It is the color closest to light. In its utmost purity it always implies the nature of brightness and has a cheerful, serene, gently stimulating character. Hence, experience teaches us that yellow makes a thoroughly warm and comforting impression.
A talent can be cultivated in tranquility; a character only in the rushing stream of life.
Nothing tells more about the character of a man than the things he makes fun of.
The history of mankind is his character.
Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.