“The greatest thing that can happen to a person is to discover what they are capable of doing.”

Original: Das Größte, was einem Menschen begegnen kann, ist, daß er erkennt, was er vermag. — Self-knowledge becomes empowering when it reveals genuine capacity rather than imagined potential. · Maxims and Reflections (German)

• Discovery
• Potential
• Self

“I keep silent about many things because I do not want to confuse people, and I am content when they rejoice where I am annoyed.”

Original: Ich schweige zu vielem still, denn ich mag die Menschen nicht irremachen und bin wohl zufrieden, wenn sie sich freuen da wo ich mich ärgere. — The remark combines restraint with generosity towards the differing perceptions of others. · Wilhelm Meister’s Journeyman Years (German)

• Attitude
• Silence
• Tolerance

“A person discovers the truth of things only by testing them in action.”

Original: Den Menschen erkennt man nur am Tun. — Character and conviction become meaningful when expressed through conduct rather than words. · Maxims and Reflections (German)

• Action
• Character
• Truth