~ Arm oder reich, der Durst macht Alle gleich ~
 
These two verses praising drinking are presented on a stoneware Römer (goblet attributed to Roman design) marked "210" probably by Adolph Diesinger ca. 1900.
 
Arm oder reich,
der Durst macht Alle gleich.

Trinken ist das Allerbest
schon in alter Zeit gewest.
Poor or rich,
thirst makes everyone equal.

Drinking has been the greatest
since early times.
 
 
Translation: Les Hopper compilation/Roy De Selms
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