Currents · Business · 2026-08-15
Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originality
German poet Friedrich Schiller championed artistic independence and originality. He believed pleasing a few with genuine art held more value. Schiller saw aesthetic experience as vital for human freedom and individual development. His writings explored art's role in refining sensibilities and encour... Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originality
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