Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

How to please the public - that's the test, But nowadays I find I'm in a fix; I know they're not accustomed to the best, But they've all read so much they know the tricks. How can we give then something fresh and new That's serious, but entertaining too?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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• In this world without quiet corners, there can be no easy escapes from history, from hullabaloo, from terrible, unquiet fuss.

  

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• There is no other way of writing a novel than to begin at the beginning at to continue to the end.

  

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• Orange blossom water would make a magical addition to your store cupboard.

  

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• Historically, the 19th century is defined by annexations and internal turmoil. For instance, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 gave more than half of Mexican territory to the United States.

  

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• Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.

  

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• How to please the public - that's the test, But nowadays I find I'm in a fix; I know they're not accustomed to the best, But they've all read so much they know the tricks. How can we give then something fresh and new That's serious, but entertaining too?

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Public
  • Tricks
  • Entertaining