Human Applause Poem by Friedrich Holderlin

Human Applause

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Isn't my heart holy, more full of life's beauty,
since I fell in love? Why did you like me more
when I was prouder and wilder, more full
of words, yet emptier?

Well, the crowd likes whatever sells in the
marketplace; and no one but a slave
appreciates violent men. Only those who
are themselves godlike believe in the gods.

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Dr Antony Theodore 04 June 2019

Well, the crowd likes whatever sells in the marketplace; and no one but a slave appreciates violent men. Only those who are themselves godlike believe in the gods. so much of wisdom. tony

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Imelda Ortega Suzara 17 July 2013

I like the last line!

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