Only the soul that loves is happy.

Glucklich allein ist die Seele, die liebt.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Topic

Loving others Love

Author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Medium

Play

Language

German

Time

1788 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Writer

From

Germany Europe

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Original Citation

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang. "Clarchens Lied [Clara's Song]." Egmont. 1788, act 3, sc. 2

Current Citation

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang. Egmont: A Tragedy. Translated by R. J. Hollingdale. F. Ungar Publishing Co., 1985, act 3, sc. 2.

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