Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, more commonly known as Friedrich Schiller, was a German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright. Born on November 10, 1759, in Marbach, Germany, Schiller is best known for his dramatic works, including "The Robbers," "Don Carlos," and "William Tell." He was a key figure in the Weimar Classicism movement and is celebrated for his influential writings on aesthetics and the philosophy of history. Schiller's literary contributions had a significant impact on German literature and he continues to be revered as one of the most important figures in the history of German culture.
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The artist is the child of his time; but woe to him if he is also its disciple, or even its favorite. Go to Quote / Comment
With stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain. Go to Quote / Comment
Votes should be weighed not counted. Go to Quote / Comment
Nothing, it is true, is more common than for both Science and Art to pay homage to the spirit of the age, and for creative taste to accept the law of critical taste. Go to Quote / Comment
Live and let live. Go to Quote / Comment