Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Heine's Doctrine

Doctrine

Beat the drum and don't be afraid,
And kiss the sutler!
That is the whole science,
That is the deepest meaning of books.

Drum the people out of their sleep,
Drum Reveille with the vigour of youth,
Always march ahead drumming,
That is the whole of science.

That is Hegel's philosophy,
That is the deepest meaning of books!
I have grasped it because I am clever,
And because I am a good drummer. 

Heinrich Heine (13 December 1797 – 17 February 1856)

6 comments:

  1. Smiling -while neither being clever nor a good drummer.

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  2. Una doctrina molt original, no sé si l'entès bé.😉

    Aferradetes, Sean.

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    1. Just enjoy the irony and sarcasm. / Només gaudeix de la ironia i el sarcasme.
      Aferradetes, Paula.

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    1. Or, on the contrary, they are heading for disaster with their eyes wide open.

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