Lust und Liebe sind die Fittiche zu großen Taten. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Printable Wall Art

“Lust und Liebe sind die Fittiche zu großen Taten.”
“Joy and love are the wings to great deeds.”

Words by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) — German poet, novelist, and statesman.

About this quote

This quote suggests that true greatness is driven by affection and enthusiasm rather than obligation. Duty alone can carry a project forward, but genuine joy and love provide the emotional lift needed to achieve remarkable things. When you feel deep passion for your work, effort becomes light, allowing ambitious ideas to take flight.

The line appears in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 1787 verse drama, Iphigenie auf Tauris. Spoken by the character Pylades, it captures the ideals of Weimar Classicism, emphasising that noble actions spring from heartfelt conviction rather than cold necessity.

People often hang this print in a study or creative studio to encourage passion and purpose in their daily work.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

Digital product. Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers. Frames and props are not included.