Guard, O my soul, against pomp and glory. And if you cannot curb your ambitions, at least pursue them hesitantly, cautiously. And the higher you go, the more searching and careful you need to be.
C.P. CavafyHave Ithaka always in your mind. Your arrival there is what you are destined for. But don't in the least hurry the journey.
C.P. CavafyWhen you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge.
C.P. CavafyA month passes by and brings another month. Easy to guess what lies ahead: all of yesterday's boredom. And tomorrow ends up no longer like tomorrow.
C.P. Cavafy