Who are you then?"
"I am part of that power which eternally wills evil and eternally works good.

Da steh ich nun, ich armer Tor,
und bin so klug als wie zuvor.

Într-adevăr ştiu multe, dar aş vrea să ştiu totul.

Just take a look at our patrons, and you'll know
Some don't appreciate us, others never will.

All theory is gray, my friend. But forever green is the tree of life.

How to please the public - that's the test,
But nowadays I find I'm in a fix;
I know they're not accustomed to the best,
But they've all read so much they know the tricks.
How can we give then something fresh and new
That's serious, but entertaining too?