“It is noble to be shy, illustrious not to know how to act, great not to have a gift for living.”
Quote by Fernando Pessoa
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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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“I take with me the conscience of defeat as a victory banner.”
“My dreams are a stupid refuge, like an umbrella against a thunderbolt.”
“I always live in the present. The future I can't know. The past I no longer have.”
“Nature is the difference between the soul and God.”
Source: The book of disquiet: a selection