“The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire fell apart.
Lord, Portugal must yet fulfill itself!”

—  Fernando Pessoa , book Mensagem

Poem "O Infante", verses 11-12
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Original: Cumpriu-se o Mar, e o Império se desfez.
Senhor, falta cumprir-se Portugal!

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Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, publi… 1888–1935

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