Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheNo one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHe who wishes to exert a useful influence must be careful to insult nothing. Let him not be troubled by what seems absurd, but concentrate his energies to the creation of what is good. He must not demolish, but build. He must raise temples where mankind may come and partake of the purest pleasure.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe