My pen in this, my sword in that hand hold.
Numa mão sempre a espada, e noutra a pena.
Original text (Portuguese)
More quotes by Luís de Camões
The moon, full orbed, forsakes her watery cave,
And lifts her lovely head above the wave...
O foul disgrace, of knighthood lasting stain,
By men of arms a helpless lady slain!
Cease all, whose actions ancient bards expressed:
A brighter valour rises in the West.
My song shall spread where ever there are men,
If wit and art will so much guide my pen.
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