Whatever job they give me,
I'll try to be useful to the country. That's what I intend.
But if they frustrate me with their manoeuvres -
we know them, those smart operators: no need to say more here -
if they frustrate me, it's not my fault. (Constantine P. Cavafy)

Whatever job they give me, I'll try to be useful to the country. That's what I intend. But if they frustrate me with their manoeuvres - we know them, those smart operators: no need to say more here - if they frustrate me, it's not my fault.

Constantine P. Cavafy

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