Here lies, in the small extreme beach, the Captain Of The End.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote marks a final resting place for a captain at the end.
- In plain terms
- This spot is where the captain of the end is buried.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge endings with respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is your captain?
- What ends are you facing?
Another view
It is poetic rather than factual.
More from Fernando Pessoa
The sea with an end can be Greek or Roman: / the endless sea is portuguese.
Permalink to quote #10 Oh salty sea, how much of your salt / is tears from Portugal
Permalink to quote #12 The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire undid itself. / Lord, Portugal remains to be accomplished!
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