Quote#Nature
The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire fell apart
Quote byFernando Pessoa · 1888–1935
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Message, Original: Cumpriu-se o Mar, e o Império se desfez. Senhor, falta cumprir-se Portugal!.
English (original)
The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire fell apart. Lord, Portugal must yet fulfill itself!
— Fernando Pessoa
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