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Ja, schelte nur und fluche fort, Es wird sich Beßres nie ergeben; Denn Trost ist ein absurdes Wort: Wer nicht verzweifeln kann, Der muß nicht leben.
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This text was added to the website: 2007-05-13
Line count: 5
Word count: 26
Yes, just scold and curse on, nothing better is going to happen, because comfort is an absurd word: He who cannot despair need not live.
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This text was added to the website: 2009-03-11
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Word count: 25
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