 | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1785 - 286 pages
...trembled upon hers ; flie is mine. — -Yes, Charlotte ! you are mine for ever ! Albert is your hufband; but what of that? It is for this life only. — And in this life only it is a crime to love you, to wifli to tear you from him ! This is a crime, and I punifh myfelf for it : I have enjoyed it.--- I... | |
 | Jay Fliegelman - History - 1982 - 344 pages
...sisters, annuls all exclusive marriages and permits the claims of a greater love. Albert is your husband; but what of that? It is for this life only. - And in this life only it is a crime to love you, to wish to tear you from him. This is a crime and I punish myself for it: I have enjoyed it ... from this... | |
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I punifh myfelf for it : I have enjoyed it.--- I have enjoyed the full delight of it.— I drew in a balm which has revived my foul From this moment you are mine. 