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His Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.
- A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.
- The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.
- He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
- Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.
- If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.
- He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.
- The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end and beginning of his life.
- Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.
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