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Para Ser Grande

By Fernando Pessoa

 Para ser grande, sê inteiro: nada
 Teu exagera ou exclui.
Sê todo em cada coisa. Põe quanto és
 No mínimo que fazes.
Assim em cada lago a lua toda
 Brilha, porque alta vive.

Form: Lyric

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