John Dryden - Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery ...

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Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun.

John Dryden

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Schönheit, wie Eis, verrät unser Fuß; Wer kann auf dem glatten, glatten Weg sicher gehen: Gerne mit der Oberfläche gleiten wir schnell weiter und sehen die Gefahren, die wir nicht meiden können.

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