Being pleased with what they give you is proper of slaves. Asking for more is proper of children. Conquering more is proper of fools. (Fernando Pessoa)

Being pleased with what they give you is proper of slaves. Asking for more is proper of children. Conquering more is proper of fools.

Fernando Pessoa

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