Guard, O my soul, against pomp and glory. And if you cannot curb your ambitions, at least pursue … - C.P. Cavafy

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As Fallingwater demonstrates, Wright's genius was always specific, but also always lively, always daring.

C.P. Cavafy

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.

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When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge.

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

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My life has been awaiting you. Your footfall was my own heart's beat.

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

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Honor to those who in the life they lead define and guard a Thermopylae. Never betraying what is right, consistent and just in all they do but showing pity also, and compassion; generous when they are rich, and when they are poor, still generous in small ways, still helping as much as they can; always speaking the truth, yet without hating those who lie. And even more honor is due to them when they foresee (as many do foresee) that in the end Ephialtis will make his appearance, that the Medes will break through after all.

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