~ O Menschenkind dein hoher Mut ~ | |
This etched stein ca. 1900 by Matthias Girmscheid with mold number 768 shows the exuberant customers starting the libations at a tavern, but it doesn't show the often acquired result which is stated in the verse. | |
O Menschenkind dein hoher Mut, tut in der Kneipe selten Gut. Wie mancher tät stolz herein spazieren und kroch hinaus auf allen vieren. |
Oh humankind your high spirits, rarely do any good in a tavern. How many walked in proudly and crawled out on all fours. |
Translation: Les Hopper Compilation #2/Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |