Change Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Change amuses the mind, but rarely profits.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Faust, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1808
Novelty entertains the mind but rarely yields tangible benefit.
In simple terms: New ideas are fun, not always useful.
Seek enjoyment with practical purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic pursuits
- business innovation
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does novelty become a hindrance?
- How to turn fun ideas into value?
Novelty can distract from deeper work.