Friedrich Schiller was a German poet, philosopher, and playwright whose works stand at the summit of Weimar Classicism alongside Goethe. His poem 'An die Freude' (Ode to Joy) was set to music in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, becoming the official Anthem of Europe.
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German Poet, Playwright, Philosopher, Historian & Titan of Weimar Classicism
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Friedrich Schiller on November 10 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on German Poet, Playwright, Philosopher, Historian & Titan of Weimar Classicism.
“Joy, beautiful spark of the gods! All humans become brothers where your gentle wing abides.”
“Man only plays when he is in the fullest sense of the word a human being, and he is only fully a human being when he plays.”
“Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.”
“The voice of the majority is no proof of justice.”
“Keep true to the dreams of thy youth.”
“Art is the daughter of freedom, and she receives her laws from the necessity of spirits, not from the oppression of matter.”
“Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish plays.”
“Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.”
“Physical necessity may compel man to action, but moral freedom alone ennobles him.”
“It is not into the clouds that you must look, but into your own soul.”
German Poet, Playwright, Philosopher, Historian & Titan of Weimar Classicism
