A Distinguished Neutral, who has just returned from Germany after
residing for some time in the neighbourhood of Potsdam, informs us
that the KAISER has been taking a course of Oriental literature in
view of his proposed annexation of India, and has lately given close
attention to the works of Sir RABINDRANATH TAGORE. The Distinguished
Neutral has been fortunate enough to secure the KAISER'S
personally annotated copies of the Indian poet's _Stray Birds_
and _Fruit-Gathering_. From these volumes we have the pleasure of
reproducing a selection of Sir RABINDRANATH'S aphorisms and fantasies,
accompanied in each case by the KAISER'S marginal reflections:--
"I cannot choose the best. The best chooses me."--R.T.
Very true. I never chose the Deity. He chose Me.--W.
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"Through the sadness of all things I hear the crooning of the Eternal
Mother."--R.T.
Sometimes, too, I hear the groaning of the Unforgettable
Grandfather.--W.
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"Life has become richer by the love that has been lost."--R.T.