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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German dramatist, novelist, poet, & scientist (1749 - 1832) |
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I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut. |
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