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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Quote of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - If a man spreads my failings...


Biography - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

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

If a man spreads my failings abroad, he is my master, even though he were my servant.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Celui qui supporte mes défauts est mon maître, quand même il serait mon valet.

German
Wer meine Fehler überträgt, ist mein Herr, und wenn's mein Diener wäre.




See also 

See also...



Few men have been admired by their own households.




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