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Chapter I. Introduction

Xenien

 

And while throughout the self same motion 
Repeated on forever flows 
The thousandfold o er arching ocean 
Its strong embrace around all throws 
Streams through all things the joy of living 
The least star thrilleth fond accord 
And all their crowding all their striving 
Is endless rest in God the Lord.

Goethe  1827

Decline of the West    Chapter I:  Introduction 
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