Man... knows only when he is satisfied and when he suffers, and only his sufferings and his satisfactions instruct him concerning himself, teach him what to seek and what to avoid. For the rest, man is a confused creature; he knows not whence he comes or whither he goes, he knows little of the world, and above all, he knows little of himself.
Johann Wolfgang von GoethePeople are always talking about originality, but what do they mean? As soon as we are born, the world begins to work upon us, and this goes on to the end.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheEverything that frees our spirit without giving us control of ourselves is ruinous.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe