Art is the daughter of freedom.
Friedrich SchillerRead
The world is ruled only by consideration of advantages.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that people's actions are primarily motivated by self-interest and the pursuit of benefits.
Friedrich Schiller's quote highlights the idea that human behavior and societal structures are often governed by the pursuit of advantages. It implies that decision-making is influenced by considerations of gain, whether in politics, economics, or personal interactions, revealing a fundamental aspect of human nature that prioritizes benefits over ideals or morality.
Themes
AdvantagesSelf-InterestHuman BehaviorDecision-MakingSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on ethics, one might say, 'As Friedrich Schiller noted, the world is ruled only by consideration of advantages, emphasizing our need to examine our motives.'
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