Friedrich von Schiller Quotes and Quotations
With stupidity the gods themselves struggle in vain. The world is ruled only by consideration of advantages. The will of man is his happiness. The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions continually produce the same results. Against stupidity the very gods Themselves contend in vain. I am better than my reputation. He that is overcautious will accomplish little. Art is difficult, transient is her reward. God helps the brave. Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing. Disappointments are to the soul what a thunder-storm is to the air. The lamp of genius burns quicker than the lamp of life. O jealousy! thou magnifier of trifles. His saying was: live and let live. Against stupidity the very gods Themselves contend in vain. The finer impulse of our nature. Honor women! they entwine and weave heavenly roses in our earthly life. Keep true to the dreams of thy youth.
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