Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was an eminent German statesman and writer. His writings, thoughts and works include approximately 10,000 letters, umpteen scientific and literary fragments, epic and lyric poetry, aesthetic and literary criticism, verse and prose dramas, an autobiography and memoirs. In addition to it, approximately 3,000 drawings, treaties on color, botany and anatomy and four novels are also associated with him. He was a devout Christian yet opposed many preaching and teachings of the Christian churches as he believed the Christian theology was quite distinct from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Goethe has been an inspiration to many philosophers including Carl Jung, Friedrich Hegel and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Here are best of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s thoughts and quotes on various subjects that were close to his heart. Take a look at some motivating and popular quotes and sayings by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on soul, motivational, beauty, behaviour, mirror, portrait, positive, point-of-view, hope, children, parenting, sdom, peace, unite, lead, wise, art, poetry, inspirational, respect, happiness, knowledge, music, frozen, freedom, believe etc which have been extracted from his works, thoughts, writings, poems, works and life.
