I never took revenge and never will avenge myself —
One is not forgiven nor forgives
From the day I opened my eyes — till the coffin of oak
I will not lower myself — and God knows
Not overlook the great decline of this century ...
— But if a man is worthy?..
— No. I never fight in vain: not with anyone.
One is not forgiven: anything.
Никому не отмстила и не отмщу —
Одному не простила и не прощу
С дня как очи раскрыла — по гроб дубов
Ничего не спустила — и видит Бог
Не спущу до великого спуска век…
— Но достоин ли человек?..
— Нет. Впустую дерусь: ни с кем.
Одному не простила: всем.
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