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Quote by Friedrich Schiller

“Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.”

Quote by Friedrich Schiller

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Friedrich Schiller

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. more

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