Quote#Happiness
Now the longed-for signal has appeared. Yet when happiness comes
Quote byKonstantinos P. Cavafy · 1863–1933
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: When the Watchman Saw the Light (1900).
English (original)
Now the longed-for signal has appeared. Yet when happiness comes it brings less joy than one expected. But at least we've gained this much: we've rid ourselves of hope and expectation.
— Konstantinos P. Cavafy
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