Quote#Self
I take with me the conscience of defeat as a victory banner
Quote byFernando Pessoa · 1888–1935
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Book of Disquiet, Original: Levo comigo a consciência da derrota como um pendão de vitória..
English (original)
I take with me the conscience of defeat as a victory banner.
— Fernando Pessoa
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