A stated truth loses its grace, but a repeated error appears insipid and ridiculous.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThis world could not exist if it were not so simple. The ground has been tilled a thousand years, yet its powers remain ever the same; a little rain, a little sun, and each spring it grows green again.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThere are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe