Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go to them to find out what they are like.

We don't get to know people when they come to us; we must go

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of taking an active interest in understanding others. It implies that merely waiting passively for others to reveal themselves is insufficient for developing genuine knowledge about them. Instead, the quote suggests that personal engagement and effort are necessary to gain insight into someone's true nature. By actively seeking to know others rather than waiting for them to come to us, we can better understand their character, experiences, and perspectives.

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People Relationships

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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