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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Biography - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

German writer and statesman.
Born: 1749 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green,
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust: A Tragedy



Note 

Note




Source: Faust: A Tragedy

Wikisource - Faust - Der Tragödie erster Teil (de) 



All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green,

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Translation

Translation

(French, German, Italian)



French
Grise, mon ami, est toute théorie,
Mais vert est l'arbre d'or de la vie.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust. Une tragédie

German
Grau, teurer Freund, ist alle Theorie und grün des Lebens goldner Baum.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Faust. Eine Tragödie

Italian
E' grigia, caro amico, qualunque teoria. Verde è l'albero d'oro della vita.



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If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.
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The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
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In all things it is better to hope than to despair.
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We know accurately only when we know little; with knowledge, doubt increases.
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The aim of living is Life itself.
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It is not enough to take steps, which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise.
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