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August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben Quotes

1798–1874 Germany

August Heinrich Hoffmann (calling himself von Fallersleben, after his hometown; 2 April 1798 – 19 January 1874) was a German poet associated with the Young Germany movement. He is best known for writing "Das Lied der Deutschen", whose third stanza is now the national anthem of Germany, and a number of popular children's songs.

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Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue,
Deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang.

Unity and justice and freedom
For the German fatherland!
For these let us all strive
Brotherly with heart and hand!
Unity and justice and freedom
Are the foundation of happiness;
Flourish in the radiance of this happiness,
Flourish, German fatherland.

Germany, Germany above all,
Above all in the world,
When it always stands united
Brotherly in protection and defence.
From the Meuse to the Neman,
From the Adige to the Little Belt,
Germany, Germany above all,
Above all in the world!

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.