Adolph Freiherr Knigge: Doing

Adolph Freiherr Knigge was German writer and Freemason. Explore interesting quotes on doing.
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“Do not be too much a slave of others' opinions of you!”

Über den Umgang mit Menschen (1788)
Context: Do not be too much a slave of others' opinions of you! Be self-sufficient! Why, in the end, does the opinion of the whole world trouble you, if you do what you should?

“When you are alone, never let your clothing fall into disarray. Do not allow yourself to be dirty, have poor posture, or have rude manners when no one is observing you.”

In deiner Kleidung verfalle nie in Nachlässigkeit, wenn du allein bist. Gehe nicht schmutzig, nicht krumm noch mit groben Manieren einher, wenn dich niemand beobachtet.
Über den Umgang mit Menschen (1788)

“Learn to bear criticism. Do not be childishly biased by your own opinions.”

Lerne Widerspruch ertragen. Sei nicht kindisch eingenommen von deinen Meinungen.
Über den Umgang mit Menschen (1788)