Patriotism ruins history. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Patriotism ruins history.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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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One of the most striking signs of the decay of art is the intermixing of different genres.

They should be ashamed of themselves, all these sober people!

Just as, out of habit, one consults a run-down clock as though it were still going, so too one may look at the face of a beautiful woman as though she were still in love.

Patriotism ruins history. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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