For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheArt is in itself noble; that is why the artist has no fear of what is common. This, indeed, is already ennobled when he takes it up.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheSince you know me and my destiny only too well, you probably also know what attracts me to all unfortunate people.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe