“As many languages you know, as many times you are a human being.”

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The quote "As many languages you know, as many times you are a human being." is famous quote attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832), German writer, artist, and politician.

Also attributed to Charles V.
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Wie viele Sprachen du sprichst, sooft mal bist du Mensch.

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German writer, artist, and politician 1749–1832

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“As many languages you know, as many times you are a human being.”

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