Conference regarding lodgings. R. thereafter much agitated and unwell. When I consider that “Parsifal” might be brought into being, and yet time and strength are sacrificed to such matters, I feel near to despair. What power sustains us?? — — —
In the afternoon, Mr. Unger, whose earnestness gives R. genuine pleasure, though it also taxes him. Kind letter from Lusch, though she has been ill.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.