Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), German poet and dramatist. This article is translated from the Aphorism website: https://www.azquotes.com
A collection of Goethe's maxims
1. "There is no better indication of a man's character than the object of his teasing."
2. "If it can be explained stupidly, why are you still looking for a conspiracy?"
3. "A man cannot have what he cannot understand."
4. "Unconstrained action, whatever its type, will end in bankruptcy."
5. "There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity."
6. "Be wary of people who read only one book."
7. "The decline of literature foreshadows the decline of the nation."
8. "Every solution raises new questions."
9. "The more knowledge, the more confusion there is."
10. "Anything that releases our spirit without teaching us self-restraint is a scourge."
11. "Dear friend, all theories are gray, but the precious tree of life is evergreen."