Who said "Masters start practicing early."?

Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wilhelm Tell 3.1.

What is the original German?

Früh übt sich, was ein Meister werden will. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Masters start practicing early." on a shirt?

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

Früh übt sich, was ein Meister werden will.

Masters start practicing early.

Schiller, Wilhelm Tell 3.1

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What it means

Tell says it watching his boys play with bows. Skill grows from early, steady practice. Whatever you want to master, start now.

The source

"Masters start practicing early." Schiller said it in Wilhelm Tell 3.1. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Früh übt sich, was ein Meister werden will."

Original German, Wilhelm Tell 3.1. 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 "Masters start practicing early." mean?: Tell says it watching his boys play with bows. Skill grows from early, steady practice. Whatever you want to master, start now.
Who said "Masters start practicing early."?: Schiller (1759–1805). Source: Wilhelm Tell 3.1.
What is the original German?: Früh übt sich, was ein Meister werden will. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Masters start practicing early." 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

"Masters start practicing early." (Schiller, Wilhelm Tell 3.1, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/masters-start-practicing-early