Johann G. Seume

Tear man out of his outward circumstances; and what he then is; that only is he.

— Johann G. Seume

Nothing is more common on earth than to deceive and be deceived.

— Johann G. Seume

Idleness is the stupidity of the body, and stupidity is the idleness of the mind.

— Johann G. Seume

People should always have something which they prefer to life.

— Johann G. Seume

Music is the key to the female heart.

— Johann G. Seume