Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Friedrich Schiller
- Be noble minded! Our own heart, and not other men’s opinions of us, forms our true honor.
- Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
- If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad.
- On the mountains there is freedom! The world is perfect everywhere, save where man comes with his torment.
- The concrete life of the individual is destroyed in order that the abstract idea of the whole may drag out its sorry existence.
- But how is the artist to protect himself against the corruption of the age which besets him on all sides?
- Man, one may say, was never in such a completely animal condition; but he has, on the other hand, never escaped from it.
- Deeper meaning resides in the fairy tales told me in my childhood than any truth that is taught in life.
- The dignity of mankind is in your hands; protect it! It sinks with you! With you it will ascend.
- When the mechanic has to mend a watch he lets the wheels run out; but the living watchworks of the state have to be repaired while they act, and a wheel has to be exchanged for another during its revolutions.
Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) was a German poet, philosopher, and playwright, renowned for his profound contributions to literature and his role in the Sturm und Drang movement. Born in Marbach, Germany, Schiller initially studied law but developed a strong interest in literature and the arts.
His literary career gained momentum with the publication of his first major play, “The Robbers” (1781), which reflected the ideals of individualism and rebellion against societal norms. Schiller’s subsequent works, such as “Don Carlos” (1787) and “Intrigue and Love” (1784), displayed his mastery of drama and exploration of complex human emotions.
Schiller’s philosophical ideas focused on themes of freedom, beauty, and the relationship between individuals and society. He believed that art had the power to elevate the human spirit and inspire a sense of moral duty.
His friendship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe led to a productive collaboration, resulting in their joint work on the literary magazine “Die Horen.” In his later years, Schiller produced his most celebrated plays, including the historical drama “Wilhelm Tell” (1804), which embodied his ideals of heroism and national identity.
Friedrich Schiller’s literary and philosophical legacy continues to influence scholars, artists, and thinkers worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on German and European culture.
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