Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes about Desire

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It is not given to us to grasp the truth, which is identical with the divine, directly. We perceive it only in reflection, in example and symbol, in singular and related appearances. It meets us as a kind of life which

It is not given to us to grasp the truth, which is identical with the divine, directly. We perceive it only in reflection, in example and symbol, in singular and related appearances. It meets us as a kind of life which is incomprehensible to us, and yet we cannot free ourselves from the desire to comprehend it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Reflection, Desire, Example

Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Strong, Desire, Distrust

In happy ignorance, I sighed for a world I did not know, where I hoped to find every pleasure and enjoyment which my heart could desire; and now, on my return from that wide world... how many disappointed hopes and unsuccessful plans have I brought back!

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Ignorance, Heart, Desire

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2016). “THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER (Literary Classics Series): Historical Romance Novel”, p.46, e-artnow

Thus I reel from desire to fulfillment and in fulfillment languish for desire.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Desire, Fulfillment, Languish

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1976). “Faust: a tragedy : backgrounds and sources, the author on the drama, contemporary reactions, modern criticism”, W. W. Norton & Company

Desire is the presentiment of our inner abilities, and the forerunner of our ultimate accomplishments.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Accomplishment, Desire, Ability

The affairs of the world are no more than so much trickery, and a man who toils for money or honour or whatever else in deference to the wishes of others, rather than because his own desire or needs lead him to do so, will always be a fool.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Men, Wish, Desire

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2006). “The Sorrows of Young Werther”, p.59, Penguin UK