Mysterious in the light of day, nature retains her veil, despite our clamours: That which she does not willingly display cannot be wrenched from her with levers, screws and hammers.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheVoluntary dependence is the wonderful form of existence, and how could that be possible without love?
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheI consider him of no account who esteems himself just as the popular breath may chance to raise him.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe