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# Katharina Elisabeth Goethe

(1731–1808)   Writer

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Katharina Elisabeth Goethe was a writer, best known for *Briefe von Goethes Mutter*.

## Quick Facts About Katharina Elisabeth Goethe

Born February 19, 1731

Died September 13, 1808

Profession Writer

Notable works Briefe von Goethes Mutter

## About Katharina Elisabeth Goethe

Catharina Elisabeth Goethe, born Catharina Elisabeth Textor, was the mother of German playwright and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his sister Cornelia Schlosser. She was also known by the nickname Frau Aja and the title Frau Rat.

##  Quotes by Katharina Elisabeth Goethe

> [How many joys are crushed under foot because people look up at the sky and disregard what is at their feet?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/katharina-elisabeth-goethe/how-many-joys-are-crushed-under-foot-because-people-look-up-at-the/)

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> [wit, wit! - I look upon it always as a draught of air; it cools indeed, but one gets a stiff neck…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/katharina-elisabeth-goethe/wit-wit-i-look-upon-it-always-as-a-draught-of-air-it-cools-indeed-but/)

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