goethe-actions

We should try in vain to describe a man’s character, but let his acts be collected and an idea of the character will be presented to us.

“‘Love at first sight,’ some say, misnaming
Discovery of twinned helplessness
Against the huge tug of procreation.

But friendship at first sight? This also
Catches fiercely at the surprised heart
So that the cheek blanches and then blushes.”

Robert Graves