People have a peculiar pleasure in making converts, that is, in ca

People have a peculiar pleasure in making converts, that is, in causing others to enjoy what they enjoy, thus finding their own likeness represented and reflected back to them. – Johann von Goethe

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Persuasion
category

If you would convince others, seem open to conviction yourself. – Lord Chesterfield

Category:
Persuasion

When a heart is on fire, sparks always fly out of the mouth. – Proverb

Category:
Persuasion

Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response. – Amos Bronson Alcott

Category:
Persuasion

The tongue can paint what the eye cant see. – Chinese Proverb

Category:
Persuasion

Random Quotes

I quite enjoy science fiction. – Lexa Doig

Category:
Science

If those in charge of our society – politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television – can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves. – Howard Zinn

Category:
power

We are selling dreams. We are merchants of happiness. – Bernard Loiseau

Category:
Dreams

I dont even know how to use a parking meter, let alone a phone box. – Princess Diana

Category:
alone