Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, (1749-1832) German writer, statesman Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote “Lose this day loitering 'Twill be the same old story, Tomorrow and the next, Even more dilatory. Whatever you would do, Or dream of doing, begin it! Boldness has power, genius, and magic in it. Begin it now.”Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German writer, statesman"Faust" Courage , Experimentation , Free Thought , Individualism , Proverbs , Responsibility Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous 3/1/05 Reply E Archer, NYC 3/1/05 Reply John-Douglas, Nassau 3/2/05 It is never too late! Reply Anonymous 7/3/05 Reply jim k, Austin 1/1/20 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 1/1/20 Master of human destinies am I.Fame, love, and fortune on my footsteps wait,Cities and fields I walk; I penetrateDeserts and seas remote, and, passing byHovel, and mart, and palace, soon or lateI knock unbidden, once at every gate !Opportunity, John James Ingalls SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quote is found in these categories: Courage quotes Experimentation quotes Free Thought quotes Individualism quotes Proverbs quotes Responsibility quotes About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Bio of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotations by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Books by/about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe videos Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe