Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

To hard necessity ones will and fancy must conform.

To hard necessity ones will and fancy must conform.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the face of difficult circumstances and inevitable challenges, one must adapt and align their desires and imagination with the requirements imposed by those difficulties. It emphasizes the need for individuals to accept and adjust to demanding realities, prioritizing practicality over personal preferences. Essentially, it proposes that adapting to the necessities of life often requires us to let go of our own desires and instead focus on what needs to be done.

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Necessity

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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