The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire fell apart. Lord, Portugal must yet fulfill itself! (Fernando Pessoa)

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

Fernando Pessoa

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