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Friedrich Schiller, born on November 10, 1759 and died on May 9, 1805, was a prominent German poet, playwright, and philosopher. His works had a profound impact on German literature and thought, and he is considered one of the most important figures in the history of German literature.

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“A childlike mind in its simplicity practises that science of good to which the wise may be blind.”

Mind May Wise Blind Simplicity Childlike Practise

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“It is often wise to reveal that which cannot be concealed for long.”

Long Literature Wise Advice Publicity Concealed

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“Far must thy researches go Wouldst thou learn the world to know; Thou must tempt the dark abyss Wouldst thou prove what Being is; Naught but firmness gains the prize, Naught but fullness makes us wise, Buried deep truth e'er lies.”

Knows World Lying Dark Knowledge Wise Prove Research Gains Prize Buried Abyss Fullness Firmness

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“Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart.”

Heart Feelings Truth Beauty Wise

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“Wise to resolve, patient to perform.”

Wise Patient Resolve

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“It would be necessary that they should be already sages to love wisdom...”

Love Needs Wisdom Order Wise Love Wisdom

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“He that is overcautious will accomplish little.”

Littles Doubt Wise Investing Accomplish Take A Chance

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“To live is to dream, and to dream pleasantly is to be wise.”

Inspirational Dream Wise Being Wise

Book:The Works of Frederick Schiller: Top Classic of German

Source: The Works of Frederick Schiller: Top Classic of German

“Folly, thou conquerest, and I must yield! Against stupidity the very gods Themselves 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.”

Ifs World Reason Eye Death Stars Wise Divine Daughter Bounds Crowds Stupidity Guides Vain Folly Yield Tails Abyss Exalted Plunge

Book:Schiller's Complete Works

Source: Schiller's Complete Works

About the Author

Born: November 10, 1759
Died: May 9, 1805
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 372

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Books & Sources

On The Aesthetic Education Of ManRelated source material

Poems and Ballads ... translated by Sir E. B. Lytton ... With a brief sketch of Schiller's lifeRelated source material

The Works of Frederick Schiller: Top Classic of GermanRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Friedrich Schiller (Illustrated)Related source material

Schiller's Complete WorksRelated source material

Aesthetical Essays of Schiller: Top Classic of GermanRelated source material

Complete works. Ed. with careful rev. and new tr., by C.J. HempelRelated source material

SammlungRelated source material

Die Jungfrau von OrleansRelated source material

The Poems of Schiller, Complete: Including All His Early Suppressed PiecesRelated source material

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