Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe When Diogenes quietly sunn'd himself in his barrel,When Calanus with joy leapt in the flame-breathing grave,Oh, what noble lessons were those for the rash son of Philip,Were not the lord of the world e'en for instruction too great! Tags son joy world Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 2 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments