Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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• A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Great
  • Justice
  • Deal