The sea with an end can be Greek or Roman: / the endless sea is portuguese.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Portugal is associated with the endless sea, unlike Greek or Roman finite seas.
- In plain terms
- Greek and Roman seas have ends, but the Portuguese sea does not.
- What can you take from it?
- Portugal is defined by endless exploration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your country?
Another view
Seas are physically connected and do not really have ends.
More from Fernando Pessoa
The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire undid itself. / Lord, Portugal remains to be accomplished!
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