For it is only a soulless bird without reason that sings joyfully in its cage.
Pues solo un rudo animal
Sin discurso racional
Canta alegre en la prision.
Sin discurso racional
Canta alegre en la prision.
Original text (Spanish)
Original text (Spanish)
For companionship in woes gives alleviation, even though it be that of an enemy.
For in a firm mind there is always found an unchanged countenance for good and evil.
As the day sinks cool and fresh into the tomb, to be the guest of the sea-god, good-night to you.
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