Who said "It is the spirit that builds the body."?

Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wallenstein's Death 3.13.

What is the original German?

Es ist der Geist, der sich den Körper baut. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "It is the spirit that builds the body." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Es ist der Geist, der sich den Körper baut

It is the spirit that builds the body.

Schiller, Wallenstein's Death 3.13

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What it means

Wallenstein, abandoned by his generals, insists his spirit will raise a new army. Will comes first, form follows. Build the mind and the rest takes shape.

The source

"It is the spirit that builds the body." Schiller said it in Wallenstein's Death 3.13. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Es ist der Geist, der sich den Körper baut"

Original German, Wallenstein's Death 3.13. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Schiller (1759–1805). German playwright and poet of freedom, author of Wilhelm Tell and the Ode to Joy. Goethe's closest friend.

Questions

What does "It is the spirit that builds the body." mean?: Wallenstein, abandoned by his generals, insists his spirit will raise a new army. Will comes first, form follows. Build the mind and the rest takes shape.
Who said "It is the spirit that builds the body."?: Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wallenstein's Death 3.13.
What is the original German?: Es ist der Geist, der sich den Körper baut. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "It is the spirit that builds the body." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"It is the spirit that builds the body." (Schiller, Wallenstein's Death 3.13, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/it-is-the-spirit-that-builds-the-body