"Glories, like glowworms, afar off shine bright, But looked to near have neither heat nor light."
— John Webster

January 1, 1970

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Original Language: English
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German: "Der Ruhm ist wie das Glühwürmchen: Er leuchtet hell von Ferne, aber aus der Nähe betrachtet spendet er weder Wärme noch Licht."

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Act IV, scene ii.

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Act IV, scene ii.