German Humorist Eugen Roth (1895 – 1976) new already, not too long ago:
https://zitate.eu/autor/eugen-roth-zitate/93216
“Ein Mensch sagt – und ist stolz darauf – er geh in seinen Pflichten auf. Bald aber, nicht mehr ganz so munter, geht er in seinen Pflichten unter.”
A human proclaims with all pride – living for his duties is his only fulfillment. But very soon to be discovered – he is drowning under his heavy burden.
What about yourself. Are you too eager to life for your duties only?
By the way, the shorter the verse, the harder the “translation”.
