Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes...

Who said "Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes... "?

"Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes... " is one of a famous quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete quote is as follows;
"Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him."

What is "Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes... "?

"Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him." This is a quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• I was always obsessed with being famous. I had Marilyn Monroe paper dolls as a child, and I was always obsessed with her. I've just been really driven in that direction, and none of my friends were. So, I don't know what put that bug in me at a young age.

What does "Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes... " mean?

This quote is primarily about famous although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete quote is as follows;
"Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him."