When you set out to
Ithaka hope your road is long,
full of adventure and discovery. The
Lestrigoni
and the Cyclops, the angry Neptune do not worry,
not be the kind of meetings
if your thoughts remain lofty, and a feeling
stirs your spirit and your body.
Cyclops, Lestrigoni, not certain, nor
incurring the wrath Neptune
if not carry them within your soul if you do not set them up.
Pray that the road is long.
That the summer mornings are many
when in port - and now that joy -
you touch the ground for the first time at Phoenician trading
linger and buy
pearl and coral, amber and ebony
all fine merchandise, including perfumes
piercing of all kinds, more intoxicating perfumes as you can, in many Egyptian cities to be
learn many things from their scholars.
Also you have in mind Ithaca -
Arriving there is the constant thought.
But do not hurry the journey;
if it lasts long, for years, and that old
reach the island, you, full of treasures accumulated
street
not expecting Ithaca to riches.
Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage
without her you would have never put on the road
: what else do you expect?
And if you find her poor, Ithaca you will be disappointed. Without
wise now, with so much experience on
you already have understood what Ithaca is that mean.
(Constantine Cavafy, Ithaca )
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