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Friedrich Nietzsche

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2. Mein Glück. Seit ich des Suchens müde ward, Erlernte ich das Finden. Seit mir ein Wind hielt Widerpart, Segl’ ich mit allen Winden.

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2. My Happiness.

Since I grew weary of seeking,
I learned the art of finding.
Since a wind began opposing me,
I sail with every wind.

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2. Mon bonheur. Depuis que je me suis lassé de chercher, J’ai appris à trouver. Depuis qu’un vent m’a résisté, Je navigue avec tous les vents.

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