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 “Merely to breathe freely does not mean to live. [Ger., Frei athmen macht das Leben nicht allein.]”Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German writer, statesman Conscience , Freedom , Servitude Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/26/10 and much much more Reply cal, lewisville, tx 7/26/10 Thank heaven we won't have to pay just to breathe for now. Harry Reid is not going after the CAP AND TRADE tax until after the elections. Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 7/26/10 There may be a time when we're grateful to be allowed to even breathe. Please, sir, can I have some more? Reply RBESRQ 7/26/10 I would rather live a life of failed passion than one of silence. Reply E Archer, NYC 7/26/10 I don't think Goethe ever contemplated that even breathing would come under government control. Since the EPA has formally declared CO2 a "dangerous pollutant," it is only a matter of time before breathing will become a licensed activity -- well not breathing, just exhaling... Reply drew, pgh 7/26/10 Latin, it's good... seems to make whatever is said somehow more meaningful... 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: Conscience quotes Freedom quotes Servitude 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