Against destiny I fulfilled my duty .
Uselessly? No, for I fulfilled it.
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Poem "D. Duarte", verses 5-6
Against destiny I fulfilled my duty .
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Every man who deserves to be famous knows it is not worth the trouble.
Was it worthwhile?
Everything is worthwhile
if the soul is not small.
Ah, to be you while being I!
To have your glad unconsciousness
And be conscious of it!
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