tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post6742168179512735301..comments2024-03-12T09:50:29.314+00:00Comments on Essays and Diversions: Ich bin ein Berliner - Travels in reunited Germany - 6Richard Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01474252371842160766noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-63017923169504498702015-07-13T06:52:13.146+01:002015-07-13T06:52:13.146+01:00Sehr philosophisch, mein Bruder! As you will know ...Sehr philosophisch, mein Bruder! As you will know Beethoven concluded his 9th Symphony with the Ode to Joy (by Schiller) that includes this verse: Seid umschlungen, Millionen!<br /> Diesen Kuss der ganzen Welt!<br /> Brueder - ueberm Sternenzelt<br /><br />Trans:<br />Embrace each other now, you millions!<br /> The kiss is for the whole wide world!<br /> Brothers - over the starry firmament<br /> A beloved Father must surely dwell. <br /><br />I'm not sure about that last line, but who knows...<br /> Muss ein lieber Vater wohnen.Simon (The elder)noreply@blogger.com