Quite often, as life goes on, when we feel completely secure as we go on our way, we suddenly notice that we are trapped in error, that we have allowed ourselves to be taken in by individuals, by objects, have dreamt up an affinity with them which immediately vanishes before our waking eye; and yet we cannot tear ourselves away, held fast by some power that seems incomprehensible to us. Sometimes, however, we become fully aware and realize that error as well as truth can move and spur us on to action.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheProperly speaking, we learn from those books only that we cannot judge. The author of a book that I am competent to criticise would have to learn from me.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThere is no way to face the great advantages of another person than through love.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWith little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe