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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Type:
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Category:
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Date of Birth:
August 28, 1749
Date of Death:
March 22, 1832
Nationality:
German
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