Faults Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“The true poet is called to take in the splendor of the world and for that reason will always be inclined to praise rather than tofind fault.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1808
A poet’s role is to admire beauty and uplift, not to criticize.
In simple terms: Poets praise beauty, not flaws.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder, avoid needless criticism.
Themes
beauty
appreciation
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- daily observation
- teaching
- writing
- leadership
Key Concepts
aesthetics
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on beauty affect your judgments?
- When is criticism necessary?
A Different Perspective
Even praise can blind us to needed improvement.
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
