All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.
Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheRead
To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.
Interpretation
Valuing noble qualities enriches our lives permanently.
This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating noble qualities, such as virtue and integrity, as these values not only elevate our perspective but also become an enduring part of who we are. Recognizing and cherishing such traits provides us with lasting wisdom and strength that cannot be taken away, even in challenging times.
In practice
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember, to appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.'
All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.
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Youth is not a time of life - it is a state of mind.
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