Quote by Johann von Goethe

Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him.

Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man

Summary

This quote suggests that just as wood burns because it contains the necessary substances to produce fire, a person becomes famous because they possess the qualities or talents that make them remarkable. It implies that fame is not simply a stroke of luck or chance, but rather the result of having the right attributes, skills, or potential that sets someone apart from others. Similar to wood fueling a fire, these inherent qualities fuel a person's rise to fame and distinguish them from the rest.

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Fame

By Johann von Goethe

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