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L'arte di essere fragili: Come Leopardi può salvarti la vita

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“Viviamo in un’epoca in cui si è titolati a vivere solo se perfetti. Ogni insufficienza, ogni debolezza, ogni fragilità sembra bandita. Ma c’è un altro modo per mettersi in salvo, ed è costruire, [...] un’altra terra, fecondissima, la terra di coloro che sanno essere fragili.”

“The worst mistake you can make is to force yourself to shop. The most important part of shopping is your frame of mind. How can you make a proper choice if you feel like the mistreated heroine of a soap opera? A frivolous hat or other bit of forbidden fruit are ideal for beating the blues, but stay out of the dress and coat departments until you feel enthusiastic. If your body isn't attuned to fashion, you won't look right in anything. And if you're depressed because you've gained a few pounds, don't buy something too small to grow down to. Lose the few pounds first then go shopping. Remember, diets always start tomorrow.”