Friedrich von Schiller [part 1]

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"GERMANY AND HER PRINCES"

Thou hast produced mighty monarchs, of whom thou art not unworthy,
For the obedient alone make him who governs them great.
But, O Germany, try if thou for thy rulers canst make it.
Harder as kings to be great, --easier, though, to be men!

-Friedrich von Schiller-

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"FRIEND AND FOE"

Dearly I love a friend.
Yet a foe I may turn to my profit.
Friends show me that which I can
Foes teach me that which I should.

-Friedrich von Schiller-
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*) Friedrich von Schiller was a poet from Germany.
Date of birth: November 10, 1759.
Date of death: May 9, 1805.
Nationality: German