Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

He only earns his freedom and existence Who daily conquers them anew.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

The lion who breaks the enemy's ranks is a minor hero compared to the lion who overcomes himself.

Only in the crucible of self-mastery can freedom be smelted

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

Every attainment, every step forward in knowledge, follows from courage, from hardness against oneself, from cleanliness in relation to oneself.

Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself.

Long-term, we must begin to build our internal strengths. It isn't just skills like computer technology. It's the old-fashioned basics of self-reliance, self-motivation, self-reinforcement, self-discipline, self-command.

Freedom isn't for wimps.

A lot of people tell me a lot of things about my conduct, my game, my future... but I try to stay away from their words of wisdom. I don't let it distract me. On the field, you will be facing the ball alone. If you fail, you will the only one to blame. So, you should be the one deciding for yourself.

I have based my life on being strong enough to do anything.

Oh while I live, to be the ruler of life, not a slave, to meet life as a powerful conqueror, and nothing exterior to me will ever take command of me.

No one can be patient who is not independent.

I'm my own harshest critic but I'm also master of my own destiny.

He who overcomes others has force; he who overcomes himself is strong.

Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.

Self conquest is the greatest of victories.

Conquering others takes force, conquering yourself is true strength.

Learn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.

Self-Conquest is the greatest of victories. Mighty is he who conquers himself.

No man is such a conqueror, as the one that has defeated himself.

Sometimes, one must become a master to avoid becoming a slave.

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.