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Schiller

1759 - 1805 (46)

Schiller
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Quote 1

Votes should be weighed not counted.

Quote 2

He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.

Quote 3

Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.

Quote 4

Keep true to the dreams of your youth.

Quote 5

Art is the daughter of freedom.

Quote 6

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.

Quote 7

The will of man is his happiness.

Quote 8

Every true genius is bound to be naive.

Quote 9

Did you think the lion was sleeping because he didn't roar?

Quote 10

Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish play.

Quote 11

It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons.

Quote 12

Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain.

Quote 13

The iron chain and the silken cord are both equally bonds

Quote 14

Deeper meaning resides in the fairy tales told me in my childhood than any truth that is taught in life.