Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Fortunately, we can take in only so much misfortune; what exceeds that limit either destroys us or leaves us indifferent.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• Misfortune
• Destroys
• Indifferent

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• Fortunately, we can take in only so much misfortune; what exceeds that limit either destroys us or leaves us indifferent.

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Misfortune
  • Destroys
  • Indifferent