The Works of J. W. von Goethe/Volume 9/My Only Property

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Admonition
The Works of J. W. von Goethe, Volume 9
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
My Only Property
Old Age
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Consistent with the original work, this page also contains an untitled couplet.

1478888The Works of J. W. von Goethe, Volume 9 — My Only PropertyJohann Wolfgang von Goethe


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MY ONLY PROPERTY.

I feel that I'm possessed of nought,
Saving the free unfettered thought
Which from my bosom seeks to flow,
And each propitious passing hour
That suffers me in all its power
A loving fate with truth to know.


May each honest effort be
Crowned with lasting constancy.

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