Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was a German poet, dramatist, novelist, and scientist.

A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A person hears only what they understand.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Happiness is a ball after which we run wherever it rolls, and we push it with our feet when it stops.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I call architecture frozen music.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Who is the wisest man? He who neither knows or wishes for anything else than what happens.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe