457 Quotes by Friedrich Schiller

There are evil spirits who suddenly fix their abode in man's unguarded breast, causing us to commit devilish deeds, and then, hurrying back to their native hell, leave behind the stings of remorse in the poisoned bosom.

Of all the possessions of this life fame is the noblest; when the body has sunk into the dust the great name still lives.

Emulation is a noble and just passion, full of appreciation.

Joy is the mainspring in the whole Of endless Nature's calm rotation. Joy moves the dazzling wheels that roll In the great Time-piece of Creation.

We must bear what Heaven sends.

Opposition always inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Uncommon men require no common trust; give him but scope and he will set the bounds.

Intellect--brain force.

Song forbids victorious deeds to die.