Quote by Johann von Goethe

Oh how sweet it is to hear one's own convictions from another's lips.

Oh how sweet it is to hear one's own convictions from anothe

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent satisfaction and validation that comes from hearing someone else affirm our own beliefs or opinions. It captures the sentiment of feeling understood and validated when our ideas are echoed by others, reaffirming our convictions and reinforcing our sense of identity. It speaks to the human desire for social recognition and the comfort it brings to know that our thoughts and convictions are shared and appreciated by others.

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Conviction

By Johann von Goethe

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