Goethe's poem

Ken Corbett
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Goethe's poem Dec 4, 2012 15:39:03 GMT -5

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Post by Ken Corbett on Dec 4, 2012 15:39:03 GMT -5

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote long ago:

Understanding

You scorn the woman who runs from one man to the next!
Do not scold her; she seeks a steadfast man.

I think this is pretty cool!

For those who may read German, the original text:

Entschuldigung

Du verklagest das Weib, sie schwanke von einem zum andern!
Tadle sie nicht; sie sucht einen beständigen Mann.

I know, stuff gets lost in translation, but this struck me as wisdom from two centuries ago that is timeless.

Ken

Last Edit: Dec 5, 2012 17:34:47 GMT -5 by Ken Corbett

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Elle Rush Administrator Posts: 1,922	Goethe's poem Sept 24, 2013 13:56:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Elle Rush on Sept 24, 2013 13:56:14 GMT -5 It IS pretty cool! She just hadn't found the one yet that made her want to stay put. lol

AquarianM Moderator Posts: 1,365	Goethe's poem Jul 19, 2016 19:20:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AquarianM on Jul 19, 2016 19:20:10 GMT -5 That is good advice in any age. Dan
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