Johann Goethe
The author and main character, reflecting on his life.
Core Belief
"The importance of self-cultivation and the pursuit of knowledge, balanced with a recognition of the limitations and contradictions inherent in human existence."
Worldview
A complex and evolving worldview, shaped by both personal experiences and intellectual pursuits. He is drawn to nature and art, and seeks to understand the relationship between the individual and the world around him.
Personality
Introspective, curious, and ambitious. He displays a strong desire for knowledge and a sensitivity to both intellectual and emotional experiences. He is also prone to periods of intense activity and reflection, often oscillating between extremes.
In Their Own Words
"The title 'Truth and Poetry' is adopted in common with the American translation, as the nearest rendering of _Wahrheit und Dichtung._"
"This seems to be the main object of Biography, to exhibit the man in relation to the features of his time; and to show to what extent they have opposed or favoured his progress"
"I loved more than anything else to promenade on the great bridge over the Maine. Its length, its firmness, and its fine appearance, rendered it a notable structure"
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