No, misery makes sport to mock itself.

No, misery makes sport to mock itself.

He that is down need fear no fall.

He that is down need fear no fall.

This, this is misery! the last, the worst,
That man can feel.

This, this is misery! the last, the worst,
That man can feel.

Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery.

Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery.

And bear about the mockery of woe
To midnight dances and the public show.

And bear about the mockery of woe
To midnight dances and the public show.

Grim-visaged, comfortless despair.

Grim-visaged, comfortless despair.

Misery loves company, but company does not reciprocate.

Misery loves company, but company does not reciprocate.

Laugh not once at one's misfortune for one will laugh twice as much at you later.

Laugh not once at one's misfortune for one will laugh twice as much at you later.

Misery travels free through the whole world!
[Ger., Frei geht das Ungluck durch die ganze Erde!]

Misery travels free through the whole world!
[Ger., Frei geht das Ungluck durch die ganze Erde!]