Versos English Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Tame Xenia.

English poem

Tame Xenia.

by (1749–1832)

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GOD gave to mortals birth, In his own image too; Then came Himself to earth, A mortal kind and true. 1821.* - BARBARIANS oft endeavour Gods for themselves to make But they're more hideous ever Than dragon or than snake. 1821.* - WHAT shall I teach thee, the very first thing?— Fain would I learn o'er my shadow to spring! 1827.* - "WHAT is science, rightly known? 'Tis the strength of life alone. Life canst thou engender never, Life must be life's parent ever. 1827.* - It matters not, I ween, Where worms our friends consume, Beneath the turf so green, Or 'neath a marble tomb. Remember, ye who live, Though frowns the fleeting day, That to your friends ye give What never will decay. 1827.*