Difference Of Station.

Even the moral world its nobility boasts vulgar natures
Reckon by that which they do; noble, by that which they are.

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller was a renowned German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright. Born on November 10, 1759, in Marbach am Neckar, and passing away on May 9, 1805, in Weimar, Schiller is considered one of the most important figures in German literature. His works, including 'Ode to Joy' and 'William Tell', have left a lasting impact on Western literature and thought.

Friedrich Schiller

Hymn To Joy.

Friedrich Schiller, Simple Poetry

Quirl.

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The Youth By The Brook. [16]

Friedrich Schiller, Simple Poetry

Odysseus.

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How does nature proceed to unite the high and the lowly
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Prate not to me so much of suns and of nebulous bodies;
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Worth And The Worthy.

If thou anything hast, let me have it, I'll pay what is proper;
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