Friedrich Schiller

Playwright, Poet

Friedrich Schiller was a German poet and playwright known for his exploration of freedom and humanity in works like 'The Robbers' and 'William Tell'.

Born
January 10, 1759
Died
May 9, 1805
Quotes
353
Rank
#199

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"Accursed be he who plays with the devil."

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"Let no one despair, even though in the darkest night the last star of hope may disappear."

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"Freedom can occur only through education."

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"We can never replace a friend. When a man is fortunate enough to have several, he finds they are all different. No one has a double in friendship."

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"When the wine goes in, strange things come out."

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"Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor."

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"If you want to study yourself, look into the hearts of other people. If you want to study other people, look into your own heart."

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"It does not prove a thing to be right because the majority say it is so."

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"Every great mind seeks to labor for eternity. All men are captivated by immediate advantages; great minds alone are excited by the prospect of distant good."

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