Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Develop Quotations

Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life

To be sure, we have inherited abilities, but our development we owe to thousands of influences coming from the world around us from which we appropriate what we can and what is suitable to us.

Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.

What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life.

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

Talent develops in quiet, Character in the torrent of the world

Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.