Johann Wolfgang von Goethe1749–1832- Wilhelm Meister’s Lehrjahre (Apprenticeship) (1786–1830), Bk. V, Ch. 1
For just where fails the comprehension,
A word steps promptly in as deputy.Faust (1808), Scene IV, spoken by MephistophelesIn contextMan usually believes, if only words he hears,
That also with them goes material for thinking!Faust (1808), Scene VI, spoken by MephistophelesIn contextThe words you’ve bandied are sufficient;
’Tis deeds that I prefer to see:Faust (1808), Prelude at the Theatre, spoken by ManagerIn context
