John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9618 Friedrih von Shiller 1759-1805 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9618 |
| AUTHOR: | Friedrich von Schiller (1759–1805) |
| QUOTATION: | Against stupidity the very gods Themselves contend in vain. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Maid of Orleans. Act iii. Sc. 6. |