Wisdom of Goethe

What I have lately said of painting is equally true with respect
to poetry.  It is only necessary for us to know what is really
excellent, and venture to give it expression; and that is saying
much in few words. (The Sorrows of Young Werther)

....and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and
without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour,
or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.
(The Sorrows of Young Werther)