Dealing with People quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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We dont get to know people when they come to us we must go to them to find out what they are like
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"We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like"

- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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This quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe speaks to the value of actively engaging with people in order to get to know them. It suggests that we can not expect to find out about someone simply by having them pertain to us. Instead, we need to take the effort and go to them in order to comprehend who they are and what they resemble. This quote encourages us to be proactive in our relationships and to take the time to get to know people. It also implies that we need to not make assumptions about someone based on their appearance or background, however rather take the time to be familiar with them on a much deeper level. By doing so, we can form significant connections and develop strong relationships.

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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 Dealing with People. The author also have 155 other quotes.

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