Friedrich von Schiller
German poet and playwright
Lived from: 1759 - 1805
Category: Writers (Contemporary) | Poets (Contemporary) Country: Germany
Born: 10 november 1759 Died: 9 may 1805
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The voice of the majority is no proof of justice.
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The will of man is his happiness.
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The world is ruled only by consideration of advantages.
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There is no such thing as chance; and what seem to us merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny.
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There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair.
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They would need to be already wise, in order to love wisdom.
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Think with awe on the slow and quiet power of time.
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This is the curse of an evil deed, that it incites and must bring forth more evil.
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To gain a crown by fighting is great, to reject it divine.
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To save all we must risk all.
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Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart.
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Truth lives on in the midst of deception.
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Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.
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Votes should be weighed not counted.
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Wer gar zu viel bedenkt, wird wenig leisten.
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What shall he fear that does not fear death.
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What the inner voice says will not disappoint the hoping soul.
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Where there is much freedom there is much error.
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While the womanly god demands our veneration, the godlike woman kindles our love; but while we allow ourselves to melt in the celestial loveliness, the celestial self-sufficiency holds us back in awe.
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Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.
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