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~ Wer sich vom Durste fühlt gequollen ~
 
Drink up if you're thirsty, but if not, just drink one politely is the theme on this porcelain stein by Hauber & Reuther marked "133", ca. 1900.
 
Wer sich vom Durste fühlt gequollen
der trinke Zug um Zug
doch wer die Seidel ängstlich
für den ist Eins genug.
He who feels thirst arising
(should) drink draft after draft,
but (for) whoever (views) the stein timidly,
one is enough.
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
Photo credit: Unknown