Happiness in this world, when it comes, comes incidentally. Make it the object of pursuit, and it leads us on a wild-goose chase, and is never attained. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 – 1864)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – “If you would do something…”
If you would do something, you must be something. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – “None are more hopelessly enslaved…”
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
Jeanne Guyon Quote – “Our activity should consist in…”
Our activity should consist in placing ourselves in a state of susceptibility to Divine impressions, and pliability to all the operations of the Eternal Word. Jeanne Guyon (1648 – 1717)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – “Each one sees what…”
Each one sees what he carries in his heart. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – “The first and last thing…”
The first and last thing which is required of genius is the love of truth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – “Let us not forget…”
Let us not forget that man can never get away from himself. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
Oliver Goldsmith Quote – “There is an unspeakable pleasure…”
There is an unspeakable pleasure attending the life of a voluntary student. Oliver Goldsmith (circa 1728 – 1774)
Oliver Goldsmith Quote – “The virtue which requires…”
The virtue which requires to be ever guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel. Oliver Goldsmith (circa 1728 – 1774)
Oliver Goldsmith Quote – “To pursue trifles is the lot of humanity…”
To pursue trifles is the lot of humanity; and whether we bustle in a pantomime or strut at a coronation, whether we shout at a bonfire or harangue in a senate-house — whatever object we follow, it will at last surely conduct us to futility and disappointment. Oliver Goldsmith (circa 1728 – 1774)