And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what these Ithacas mean.
And if you can't shape your life the way you want, at least try as much as you can not to degrade it. - C.P. Cavafy
And if you can't shape your life the way you want, at least try as much as you can not to degrade it.
- C.P. Cavafy
From all I did and all I said let no one try to find out who I was. - C.P. Cavafy
From all I did and all I said let no one try to find out who I was.
Honor to those who in the life they lead define and guard a Thermopylae. Never betraying what is right, consistent and just in all they do but sh… - C.P. Cavafy
Honor to those who in the life they lead define and guard a Thermopylae. Never betraying what is right, consistent and just in all they do but sh…
My life has been awaiting you. Your footfall was my own heart's beat. - C.P. Cavafy
My life has been awaiting you. Your footfall was my own heart's beat.
Have Ithaka always in your mind. Your arrival there is what you are destined for. But don't in the least hurry the journey. - C.P. Cavafy
Have Ithaka always in your mind. Your arrival there is what you are destined for. But don't in the least hurry the journey.
I'm practically broke and homeless. This fatal city, Antioch, has devoured all my money: this fatal city with its extravagant life. - C.P. Cavafy
I'm practically broke and homeless. This fatal city, Antioch, has devoured all my money: this fatal city with its extravagant life.
When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge. - C.P. Cavafy
When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge.
To certain people there comes a day when they must say the great Yes or the great No. - C.P. Cavafy
To certain people there comes a day when they must say the great Yes or the great No.
The days of the future stand in front of us Like a line of candles all alight Golden and warm and lively little candles. - C.P. Cavafy
The days of the future stand in front of us Like a line of candles all alight Golden and warm and lively little candles.
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