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Quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,


"The moment men obtain perfect freedom, that moment they erect a stage for the manifestation of their faults. The strong characters begin to go wrong by excess of energy; the weak by remissness of action."


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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (more quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe or books by/about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)


(1749-1832) German writer, statesman

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Apathy, Arrogance, Freedom, Moderation, Respect, Responsibility

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