But I shall strive throughout eternity,

[1]Until—perchance—I gain the victory.

One must make use of what is not yet lost.

(The following so that it is again audible to Strader):

Thou seest I do not flatter with fine words,

Indeed I do not wish to please mankind.

He who would inspiration seek for lofty aims

In speech well-regulated and arranged,

Needs must betake himself to other worlds.

But, who with reason and a sense for truth