Only those who win freedom daily deserve it.

What it means

The old, blind Faust calls this the last word of wisdom. Freedom and life are not possessions but daily work. Earn them again each morning.

The source

"Only those who win freedom daily deserve it." Goethe said it in Faust II, lines 11575-11576. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Nur der verdient sich Freiheit wie das Leben, Der täglich sie erobern muß."

Original German, Faust II, lines 11575-11576. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Goethe (1749–1832). German poet, novelist, scientist and statesman, author of Faust. He believed knowing is worthless until it becomes doing.

Questions

What does "Only those who win freedom daily deserve it." mean?

The old, blind Faust calls this the last word of wisdom. Freedom and life are not possessions but daily work. Earn them again each morning.

Who said "Only those who win freedom daily deserve it."?

Goethe (1749–1832). Source: Faust II, lines 11575-11576.

What is the original German?

Nur der verdient sich Freiheit wie das Leben, Der täglich sie erobern muß. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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