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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes about Literature

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The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.109

Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.114

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, John Stuart Blackie (1883). “The Wisdom of Goethe”, Edinburgh, W. Blackwood

The world remains ever the same.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann Peter Eckermann (2014). “Conversations of Goethe with Johann Peter Eckermann”, p.117, Ravenio Books