Accomplished Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Most men, even the most accomplished, are of limited faculties; every one sets a value on certain qualities in himself and others: these alone he is willing to favour, these alone will he have cultivated.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Goethe to a friend, 1790
People value only certain traits in themselves and others, shaping what they develop and favor.
In simple terms: We focus on limited traits we value.
Key Takeaway
Identify and nurture your core strengths.
Themes
self‑knowledge
values
personal growth
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationships
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Which qualities do you prioritize?
- How can you expand your valued traits?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on limited traits may ignore broader potential.
![“[U]nless oppressed groups stick together, and on alliances of self interest rather than do-goodism; nothing can be accomplished in the long run to dismantle the apparatus of oppression.” quote by Shulamith Firestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7b/shulamith-firestone-12980_accomplished_u-nless-oppressed-groups-stick-together_5485.jpg)
