Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Modest men must needs endure,And the bold must humbly bow;Thus thy fate's the same, be sure,Whether bold or modest thou. Tags fate Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 2 (2 votes) Rate Reviews Post review No reviews yet. Log in or register to post comments