He remembers impulses bridled, the joy he sacrificed. Every chance he lost now mocks his senseless caution. (Constantine P. Cavafy)

He remembers impulses bridled, the joy he sacrificed. Every chance he lost now mocks his senseless caution.

Constantine P. Cavafy

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