Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘The man of courage thinks not of himself. Help the oppressed and…’ – German poet on courage, compassion and faith

Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German poet, defined courage as selfless action for the oppressed. His celebrated play, Wilhelm Tell, highlights this theme of standing with the vulnerable. Schiller believed true courage involves looking beyond personal safety and asking who needs help. This concept extends to everyday acts of kindness and defending those unable to defend themselves.