Only mankind Can do the impossible: He can distinguish, He … - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Only mankind Can do the impossible: He can distinguish, He chooses and judges, He can give permanence To the moment.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German novelist, dramatist, poet, humanist, scientist, philosopher, and for ten years chief minister of state at Weimar.

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Alternative Names: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe • Goethe • Johann Wolfgang Goethe • Johann Wolfgang von Göthe • Johann Wolfgang Göthe • Göthe

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