Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – How can we learn to know ourselves? Share this quote: How can we learn to know ourselves? By reflection, never, but by our actions. Attempt to do your duty, and you will immediately find what is in you. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Is this quotation insightful, though-provoking, useful? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0