Art is the daughter of freedom.
Friedrich SchillerRead
Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Utility is prioritized above all else in modern society, demanding allegiance from both individuals and talents.
Friedrich Schiller's quote highlights the pervasive influence of utility in contemporary life, suggesting that society's values prioritize usefulness over other virtues. In this context, individuals are compelled to align their abilities and efforts with what is deemed practically beneficial, rendering moral and artistic pursuits secondary to the demands of functionality and service.
Themes
UtilitySocietyServiceTalentAllegiance
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote speech on modern entrepreneurship, one could quote Schiller to emphasize the importance of aligning business practices with practical outcomes.
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