Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There is strong shadow where there is much light.

There is strong shadow where there is much light.

Summary

This quote suggests that in places or situations where there is a great amount of light or positivity, there will also be the presence of darkness or negativity. It implies that the contrast between light and shadow is inevitable and interconnected. Just as shadows are created when light is blocked or obscured, moments of darkness or challenges are likely to arise when there is an abundance of brightness or success. It emphasizes the idea that one cannot exist without the other and highlights the universal presence of both light and darkness in life.

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Enlightenment Shadow Enlightened

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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