Disappointments are to the soul what a thunderstorm is to the air. Friedrich Schiller More Quotes by Friedrich Schiller More Quotes From Friedrich Schiller Let no one despair, even though in the darkest night the last star of hope may disappear. Friedrich Schiller stars hope night I am better than my reputation Friedrich Schiller reputation Many a smiling face hides a mourning heart; but grief alone teaches us what we are. Friedrich Schiller mourning grief heart As inclination changes, thus ebbs and flows the unstable tide of public judgment. Friedrich Schiller ebb-and-flow tides judgment A noble soul spreads even over a face in which the architectonic beauty is wanting an irresistible grace, and a often even triumphs over the natural disfavor. Friedrich Schiller triumph soul grace The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet. Friedrich Schiller execution design art Wise to resolve, patient to perform. Friedrich Schiller resolve patient wise The dignity of man into your hands is given; Friedrich Schiller men heaven hands Man, living, feeling man, is the easy sport of the over-mastering present. Friedrich Schiller feelings sports men Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors which motivate action; the senses, the work and the doer comprise the threefold basis of action. Friedrich Schiller soma medicine philosophy Alas! When duty grows thy law, enjoyment fades away. Friedrich Schiller enjoyment duty law To the fool-king belongs the world. Friedrich Schiller fool kings world There is more to life than just existing and having a pleasant time. Friedrich Schiller pleasant more-to-life What's old collapses, times change, And new life blossoms in the ruins. Friedrich Schiller new-life courage inspirational To be man's tender mate was woman born, and in obeying nature she best serves the purposes of heaven. Friedrich Schiller purpose men heaven One can give advice comfortably from a safe port. Friedrich Schiller safe advice giving Toil of science swells the wealth of art. Friedrich Schiller toil science art He that is over-cautious will accomplish but very little. Friedrich Schiller cautious accomplish littles Doch zittre vor der langsamen, Friedrich Schiller silent-power silent time Youth covets; let not this covetousness seduce you. Friedrich Schiller seducing youth time