Inauguration Speech
CONTINUING THE DREAM
“For in that sleep of death what dreams may come…”
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Those who knew him know that Nuno Abecasis continues to dream of new projects.
It is stronger than him.
And it was this inclination—to which we became accustomed—for sharing his dreams, that led us to accept the challenge of continuing his work at the Fundação Cidade de Lisboa.
By carrying on this work, a responsibility is fulfilled.
But a sense of longing is also quelled daily, by turning into reality the ideas we continue to contemplate together.
Together, because the principles remained and the values endure.
The example of looking far ahead and thinking big.
The clarity of purpose and the consistency of the path taken.
Ten years ago, when the Foundation was launched, he summarised the meaning of its mission during the presentation ceremony as follows:
«(…)
– So that Lisbon, beyond being the capital of our beloved Portugal, may also become the capital of all those who love mankind and wish to build Peace and happiness for them.»
