Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.
FRIEDRICH SCHILLER
FRIEDRICH SCHILLER
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Friedrich Schiller317 quotes“Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.”
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From the moment fear begins I have ceased to fear.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller There are occasions when the general belief of the people, even though it be groundless, works its effect as sure as truth itself.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Stubbornness is not firmness.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller It is easy to give advice from a port of safety.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Have Faith. Where’er thy bark is driven, – The calm’s disport, the tempest’s mirth, – Know this: God rules the hosts of heaven, The habitants of earth.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Fate always wins, for our own heart within us Imperiously furthers its designs.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Man, one may say, was never in such a completely animal condition; but he has, on the other hand, never escaped from it.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller All things must; man is the only creature that wills.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller I feel an army in my fist.
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Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller A deep meaning often lies in old customs.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Have Love. Not love alone for one, but man as man they brother call; and scatter like the circling sun thy charities on all.
Friedrich SchillerFriedrich Schiller Rigor pushed too far is sure to miss its aim, however good, as the bow snaps that is bent too stiffly.
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