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Quote by Jose Saramago

“I don't think it is worth explaining how a character's nose or chin looks. It is my feeling that readers will prefer to construct, little by little, their own characterthe author will do well to entrust the reader with this part of the work.”

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Jose Saramago

Portuguese writer known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical reflections. His notable works include 'The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis' and 'Blindness'. more

“Often when you ask for one thing you receive another, this is the mysterious thing about prayer, we address them to heaven with some private intention, but they choose their own path, sometimes they delay, allowing other prayers to overtake them, frequently they overlap and become hybrid prayers of dubious origin, which quarrel and argue among themselves.”

Sometimes Asks Heaven Prayer Path One Thing Intention Arguing Mysterious Addresses Allowing Delay Quarrels Hybrid Dubious Mysterious Things

Author:Jose Saramago

“In a king, modesty would be a sign of weakness.”

Would Be Kings Weakness Modesty

Author:Jose Saramago

“Ah, in every age there is always some new wonder to astound mankind until they grow accustomed to it and lose interest.”

Age Grows Interest Loses Wonder Mankind Accustomed

Author:Jose Saramago

“There is nothing that is truly free nor democratic enough. Make no mistake, the internet did not come to save the world.”

World Enough Mistake Internet Democratic Save The World

Author:Jose Saramago

Quote by Jose Saramago

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