Who said "Joined together, even the weak grow strong."?

Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wilhelm Tell 1.3.

What is the original German?

Verbunden werden auch die Schwachen mächtig. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Joined together, even the weak grow strong." on a shirt?

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

Verbunden werden auch die Schwachen mächtig.

Joined together, even the weak grow strong.

Schiller, Wilhelm Tell 1.3

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What it means

Stauffacher urges Tell to join the alliance against the tyrant. Tell answers that the strong man is strongest alone, and the play proves both right in turn. Know when to stand alone and when to join.

The source

"Joined together, even the weak grow strong." Schiller said it in Wilhelm Tell 1.3. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Verbunden werden auch die Schwachen mächtig."

Original German, Wilhelm Tell 1.3. Text read at de.wikisource.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 "Joined together, even the weak grow strong." mean?: Stauffacher urges Tell to join the alliance against the tyrant. Tell answers that the strong man is strongest alone, and the play proves both right in turn. Know when to stand alone and when to join.
Who said "Joined together, even the weak grow strong."?: Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wilhelm Tell 1.3.
What is the original German?: Verbunden werden auch die Schwachen mächtig. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Joined together, even the weak grow strong." 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

"Joined together, even the weak grow strong." (Schiller, Wilhelm Tell 1.3, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/joined-together-even-the-weak-grow-strong