Friedrich Schiller Quotes

In circumstances where the law of force prevails, where security depends on power alone, the weakest party is naturally the most busy to place itself in a posture of defense.

Friedrich Schiller

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• Law
• Alone
• Party

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• In circumstances where the law of force prevails, where security depends on power alone, the weakest party is naturally the most busy to place itself in a posture of defense.

  

  Friedrich Schiller
  • Power
  • Law
  • Alone