Эстетика абсурда / Изучим Арктику на практике

Строки "надо только выучиться ждать" и "надо быть спокойным и упрямым" находятся в неявной оппозиции друг к другу.

Memorable quotes

The attractiveness of his face lay rather in its expression — one of alertness and vitality, as if he expected life to be interesting and would encourage it, if necessary, with the occasional prod in the ribs, to come up to that expectation.
Sarah Caudwell, The Sibyl in Her Grave.