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WEIMAR, GERMANY - JUNE 04: A statue of German philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stands on June 4, 2009 in Weimar, Germany. Goethe, Germany's greatest literary figure, spent most of his life in Weimar. Weimar today is a strong tourist attraction and cultural center. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

WEIMAR, GERMANY - JUNE 04:  A statue of German philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stands on June 4, 2009 in Weimar, Germany. Goethe, Germany's greatest literary figure, spent most of his life in Weimar. Weimar today is a strong tourist attraction and cultural center.  (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)