Personal Growth quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. They learn what to do and what to
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"Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. They learn what to do and what to avoid"

- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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This quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe speaks to the importance of experiencing both joy and sadness in life. Through these experiences, we can learn more about ourselves and our destiny. Joy can teach us what brings us happiness and fulfillment, while sorrow can teach us what to prevent in order to prevent more discomfort. By comprehending the lessons of both joy and sadness, we can get insight into our own lives and make choices that will lead us to a more fulfilling future. Joy and sorrow can likewise assist us to understand our function in life and the courses we need to require to reach our goals. Eventually, delight and sadness can be powerful teachers that help us to understand ourselves and our fate.

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe This quote is written / told by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe between August 28, 1749 and March 22, 1832. He was a famous Writer from Germany, the quote is categorized under the topic Personal Growth. The author also have 155 other quotes.

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