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Friedrich von Schiller

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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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Quote Left The lamp of genius burns quicker than the lamp of life. Quote Right
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Quote Left Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance. Quote Right
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Quote Left It does not prove a thing to be right because the majority say it is so. Quote Right
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Quote Left Folly, thou conquerest, and I must yieldAgainst stupidity the very godsThemselves contend in vain. Exalted reason,Resplendent daughter of the head divine,Wise foundress of the system of the world,Guide of the stars, who are thou then, if thou,Bound to the tail of folly's uncurb'd steed,Must, vainly shrieking, with the drunken crowd,Eyes open, plunge down headlong in the abyss. Quote Right
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Quote Left To save all we must risk all. Quote Right
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