A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and greatness belong to himself. Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Quote More from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Through many a long day you'll be taught That what you once did without thinkin…” “It is better to do the smallest thing in the world than to hold half an hour to…” “His easy going behavior contrasts greatly with my restlessness” “Waste not a day in vain digression;with resolute, courageous trustseek every po…”