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Jun 24, 2019 · Goethe is quoted in German as much or more than Shakespeare is in English. So it comes as no surprise that I often get questions about quotations attributed to Goethe. But this Goethe quote about “boldness” and seizing the moment seems to get more attention than others.
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Feb 9, 2016 · “Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute, Whatever you can do, or dream you can—begin it; Boldness has genius, power, magic in it; Only engage,—and then the mind grows heated; Begin!—and then the work will be completed.” In 1909 the passage in Goethe’s “Faust” was included in a dictionary of German quotations with English ...
Aug 30, 2024 · Attributed to Goethe by German novelist Thomas Mann in his novel The Beloved Returns. The line was Mann's invention, though it was later quoted during the Nuremburg trials by prosecutor Sir Hartley Shawcross , who quoted the passage as if it truly had been written by Goethe.
Mar 1, 2013 · A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising to one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no one could have dreamed would come her way. Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
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- One of the Best-Known Goethe Quotes. "Man sieht nur das, was man weiß." English Translation: You only see what you know.
- Goethe From "Die Wahlverwandtschaften" "Die Wahlverwandtschaften" (Elective Affinities) was Goethe's third novel published in 1809. "Glücklicherweise kann der Mensch nur einen gewissen Grad des Unglücks fassen; was darüber hinausgeht, vernichtet ihn oder läßt ihn gleichgültig."
- Goethe From "Maximen und Reflexionen" "Maximen und Reflexionen" (Maxims and Reflections) is a collection of Goethe's writings published posthumously in 1833.
- Goethe to Eckermann, 1830. Goethe and fellow poet Johann Peter Eckermann regularly corresponded with one another. This comes from a 1830 letter to Eckermann.
The translation of Goethe's "Prose Maxims" now offered to the public is the first attempt that has yet been made to present the greater part of these incomparable sayings in English.
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Faust, First Part Quotes Showing 1-30 of 396. “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!”. ― John Anster, The First Part Of Goethe's Faust. tags: inspirational, misattributed-goethe.
