Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes about Politics

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To rule is easy, to govern difficult.

Government, Politics, Easy

Patriotism corrupts history.

Politics

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1963). “Goethe's world view: presented in his reflections and maxims”

I hate all bungling as I do sin, but particularly bungling in politics, which leads to the misery and ruin of many thousands and millions of people.

Hate, People, Politics

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.100

Our modern wars make many unhappy while they last and none happy when they are over.

War, Unhappy, Politics

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1963). “Goethe's world view: presented in his reflections and maxims”

In politics people throw themselves, as on a sickbed, from one side to the other in the belief they will lie more comfortably.

Lying, People, Politics