The poet is the only true human being, and the best philoso… - Friedrich Schiller

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The poet is the only true human being, and the best philosopher is only a caricature in comparison.

Friedrich Schiller

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Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 – 9 May 1805), usually known as Friedrich Schiller, was a German poet, physician, historian, dramatist, and playwright.

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Native Name: Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

Alternative Names: Schillerean • Johann Christian Friedrich von Schiller • Johann C. F. Schiller • Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller • Schiller • Fridrikh Shiller • Fridrikh Shiler • F. Shiller • Frideriko Schiller • Joh. Christoph Friedrich von Schiller • Frederick Schiller • Hsi-le • Friedrich von Schiller

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There is no such thing as chance; and what seems to us merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny.

Joy, in Nature's wide dominion,
Mightiest cause of all is found;
And 'tis joy that moves the pinion,
When the wheel of time goes round

The poet is the only true human being, and the best philosopher is only a caricature in comparison. - Friedrich Schiller

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