Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: How can a man come to know himself? Never by thinking, but by doing. Try to do…
How can a man come to know himself? Never by thinking, but by doing. Try to do your duty, and you will know at once what you are worth.
In today’s wordsHow do you come to know yourself? Never by thinking, only by doing. Do your duty and you'll see right away what you're worth.
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