Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

Everything we do has a result. But that which is right and prudent does not always lead to good, nor the contrary to what is bad.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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• Everything we do has a result. But that which is right and prudent does not always lead to good, nor the contrary to what is bad.

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Result
  • Lead
  • Prudent