Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Divide and rule, ...

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

German Poet

Born: Aug 28, 1749

Died: Mar 22, 1832

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Wise, Politician, Cries, Rule, Divide, Lead, Unite

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