The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, river... - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden."

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More quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words."
"Character develops itself in the stream of life."
"Personality is everything in art and poetry."
"I love those who yearn for the impossible."
"Es ist nicht genug, zu wissen, man muß auch anwenden; es ist nicht genug, zu wollen, man muß auch tun."