"Because I praised the useful, which
In my day was considered base
Because I battled against all religions
Because I fought oppression or
For another reason.
Because I was for people and
Entrusted everything to them, thereby honouring them
Because I wrote verses and enriched the language
Because I taught practical behaviour or
For some other reason.
Therefore I thought my name would still be Mentioned; on a stone
My name would stand; from books It would get printed into the new books.
But today I accept that it will be forgotten.
Why Should the baker be asked for if there is enough bread?
Why Should the snow be praised that has melted If new snowfalls are impending?
Why Should there be a past if
There is a future?
Why Should my name be mentioned?"
(Brecht)
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