31 Quotes by C.P. Cavafy

Άλλα ζητεί η ψυχή σου, γι’ άλλα κλαίει·

I have seen the absolute black; it was unspeakably beautiful.

Distinguishing Marks Every land has its distinguishing mark.Particular to Thessaly are horsemanship and horses;what marks a Spartanis war's season; Media hasits tables with their dishes;hair marks the Celts, the Assyrians have beards.But the marks that distinguish Athens are Mankind and the Word.

When you set sail for Ithaca, wish for the road to be long, full of adventures, full of knowledge.

Have Ithaka always in your mind. Your arrival there is what you are destined for. But don’t in the least hurry the journey.

When you set out for Ithaca, ask that your way be long.

And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what these Ithacas mean.

And if you can’t shape your life the way you want, at least try as much as you can not to degrade it...

That we’ve broken their statues, that we’ve driven them out of their temples, doesn’t mean at all that the gods are dead. O land of Ionia, they’re still in love with you, their souls still keep your memory.