“Egotism erects its center in itself; love places it out of itself in the axis of the universal whole. Love aims at unity, egotism at solitude. Love is the citizen ruler of a flourishing republic, egotism is a despot in a devastated creation. Egotism sows for gratitude, love for the ungrateful. Love gives, egotism lends; and love does this before the throne of judicial truth, indifferent if for the enjoyment of the following moment, or with the view to a martyr's crown--indifferent whether the reward is in this life or in the next.”
Quote by Friedrich Schiller
Work
Philosophical Letters of Friedrich Schiller
This book contains a selection of letters from Friedrich Schiller, a prominent figure in German literature and philosophy. The letters delve into a range of philosophical topics, reflecting Schiller's intellectual development and engagement with the ideas of his time. more
Author
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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