Goethe's Words of Wisdom: The Treasure Seeker
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Celebrating the life of Johan Wolfgang Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) with memorable wisdom from the master himself.
The Treasure Seeker
With an empty purse and a heavy heart
I lugged myself through the dreary days.
Poverty knows this life’s lowly ways,
But gold can bring joy, if one is smart.
Thus, to put an end to this worldly pain,
I set my m…
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