Art is the daughter of freedom.
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To gain a crown by fighting is great, to reject it divine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It emphasizes the nobility of choosing peace over conflict.
Friedrich Schiller's quote suggests that while achieving power through struggle is a remarkable feat, the true greatness lies in the ability to forgo that power in favor of higher moral principles. It highlights the courage required to reject violence and ambition in pursuit of a more virtuous path.
Themes
CouragePeacePowerMoralityConflict
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about leadership values at a conference.
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