The sea is fulfilled, and the Empire undid itself. / Lord, Portugal remains to be accomplished!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Portugal's empire fell but the nation still needs fulfillment.
- In plain terms
- Portugal remains to be finished.
- What can you take from it?
- Nations evolve beyond past glory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a nation?
- Can a country be incomplete?
Another view
Empires may not always need revival.
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God wills, man dreams, the work is born.
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