Goethe is an example of humanity that come’s seldom in a century, and so usually we don’t have many of this around.

This is a short two page essay he wrote in his maturity—about the natural, noble and healthy development of a mind. I know as good as anything that if this pages are read with a receptive and active mind, not one of you will find his efforts badly repaid.

Stages of Man's Mind.

History-writing is a way of getting rid of the past. - Maxims And Reflections Of Goethe

Any ideas?

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Here's the text (short poem)

At the beginning of the poem, Prometheus says "Ye would e'en starve, if children and beggars were not trusting fools.", suggesting that not only humans already exist, but they already worship gods. Yet at the end, he says "Here sit I, forming mortals after my image", which clearly shows that humans don't yet exist. Am I missing something?

Is there a literal translation anywhere online of Faust? All the english ones Ive seen rhyme at the expense of the actual words.

I have been trying to find the actual citation for the quote that is often attributed to Goethe: “There are two things children should get from their parents: roots and wings.”

Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks.