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Matthias Claudius was a German poet and journalist, otherwise known by the pen name of “Asmus”.

✵ 15. August 1740 – 21. January 1815
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Matthias Claudius Quotes

“How silent lies the world
Within fair twilight furled,
Bringing such sweet relief!
A quiet room resembling,
Where, without fear or trembling,
You sleep away day's grief.”

Matthias Claudius
World , Fear , Sleep

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