Classics Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
““Werd ich zum Augenblicke sagen: Verweile doch! du bist so schön! Dann magst du mich in Fesseln schlagen, Dann will ich gern zugrunde gehn!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Faust (Part I), lines 215‑218, 1808
The speaker urges the moment to linger because of its beauty, even if it leads to suffering or death.
In simple terms: Cherish beautiful moments even if they bring pain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fleeting beauty fully.
Themes
beauty
impermanence
desire
suffering
acceptance
Mood
passionate
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- intense relationships
- risk taking
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you cling to moments that hurt you?
- Can beauty justify self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective
The pursuit of beauty may trap one in harmful cycles.
