“Art lies because it's social.”
Quote by Fernando Pessoa
Work
The book of disquiet: a selection
This selection presents a compilation of selected passages from the renowned text, providing readers with an insight into the profound and introspective thoughts of the author, as originally published in the original language. more
Author
Fernando Pessoa
Portuguese poet known for his unique narrative style and rich inner world. Fernando Pessoa is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, and his works are still widely studied and discussed today. more
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“Against destiny I fulfilled my duty. Uselessly? No, for I fulfilled it.”
“Every man who deserves to be famous knows it is not worth the trouble.”
“I never go to where's a risk. I'm frightened of dangers down to boredom.”
“I pass times, I pass silences, formless worlds pass me by.”
Source: The Book of Disquietude: By Bernardo Soares, Assistant Bookkeeper in the City of Lisbon