F. C. S. Schiller Quotes

A deep meaning often lies in old customs.

In the ardor of pursuit men soon forget the goal from which they start.

Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.

Have Faith. Where'er thy bark is driven, - The calm's disport, the tempest's mirth, - Know this: God rules the hosts of heaven, The habitants of earth.

Wine invents nothing; it only tattles.

When the gods were more manlike, Men were more godlike.

What else is chance but the rude stone which receives its life from the sculptor's hand? Providence gives us chance, and man must mould it to his own designs.

We, we live! ours are the hours, and the living have their claims.

The iron chain and the silken cord are both equally bonds.

Most gladly would I give the blood-stained laurel for the first violet which March brings us, the fragrant pledge of the new-fledged year.

For the world is only governed by self-interest.

Sorrow is brief but joy is endless

The world's history is the world's judgment.

But how is the artist to protect himself against the corruption of the age which besets him on all sides?

Men show no mercy and expect no mercy, when honor calls, or when they fight for their idols or their gods.

Man, one may say, was never in such a completely animal condition; but he has, on the other hand, never escaped from it.

Forgiveness is the finding again of a lost possession.

Doch zittre vor der langsamen, Der stillen Macht der Zeit. Yet tremble at the slow, silent power of time.

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

As soon as I have begun to fear I have ceased to fear.

A virtuous name is the precious only good, for which queens and peasants' wives must contest together.

Even weak men when united are powerful.

Intellect--brain force.

The very plants turn with a joyful transport to the light.

One can give advice comfortably from a safe port.

We are too prone to find fault; let us look for some of the perfections.

Glory to Women! They weave and entwine heavenly roses into an earthly life.

Like a dart the present glances, Silent stands the past sublime.

Without a home must the soldier go, a changeful wanderer, and can warm himself at no home-lit hearth.

Sorrows must die with the joys they outnumber.

Man is made of ordinary things, and habit is his nurse.

Strange customs do not thrive in foreign soil.

Courage, ne'er by sorrow broken! Aid where tears of virtue flow; Faith to keep each promise spoken! Truth alike to friend and foe!

I have enjoyed earthly happiness, I have lived and loved.

My university education had been a shallow and superficial enterprise. The central driving forces of the economy I lived in were either ignored or left vague, to the point of meaningless.

Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.

Social media is the greatest boon to journalism since the printing press.

The big opportunity - and where the most disruption is - is in local media.

Liberty, with all its drawbacks, is everywhere vastly more attractive to a noble soul than good social order without it — than society like a flock of sheep, or a machine working like a watch.

O friends, no more these sounds!Let us sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!

While the gods remained more human, the men were more divine.

The voice of the majority is no proof of justice

Oh how can we, scarce mastering our passions, expect that youth should keep itself in check?

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The man of courage thinks not of himself. Help the oppressed and put thy trust in God.

The woman at the next table is making eyes at you, ” Lanie said, whispering conspiratorially.“Really? What does she make them out of? Cloth?

Happy he who learns to bear what he cannot change!

Opposition inflames the enthusiast never converts him.

Art is difficult transient is her reward.

God helps the brave.