Life Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
““It makes me wretched, Wilhelm, to think that there should be men incapable of appreciating the few things which possess a real value in life.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship, 1795
The speaker laments that many cannot value true, simple virtues, leading to a shallow life.
In simple terms: People often miss genuine worth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate appreciation for simple, valuable things.
Themes
values
appreciation
materialism
philosophy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- education
- art criticism
Key Concepts
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly valuable things do you cherish?
- How can you teach appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Not all may share this perspective.
