The Voice of the Majority Is No Proof of Justice

Friedrich Schiller was a German poet, philosopher, and historian of the 18th century, renowned for his dramatic works and contributions to German Classicism.

A quote by Friedrich Schiller critically reflecting on the relationship between majority opinion and justice.

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Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759–1805) is considered one of the most important German playwrights and poets. He shaped the Weimar Classicism alongside Goethe. Schiller studied law and philosophy and worked as a professor before fully dedicating himself to literature. His works such as "The Robbers" and "William Tell" as well as his philosophical writings continue to influence German literature and culture today.

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