Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832 / Frankfurt am Main)

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As Broad As It's Long

MODEST men must needs endure,

And the bold must humbly bow;
Thus thy fate's the same, be sure,

Whether bold or modest thou.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Submitted: Thursday, January 01, 2004

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