“Beatitude begins at the moment thought-feeling has gone beyond the author’s need to think — he doesn’t need to think anymore and he now finds himself close to the grandeur of nothingness. One could also say of “everything”. But “everything” is quantity, and quantity has limits at its very outset. True incommensurability is nothingness, which has no barriers and is where a person can spread out her thought-feeling.”
Água Viva is a philosophical novel that delves into the complexities of human existence, focusing on the concepts of identity and memory. The story is set in Brazil and follows the protagonist's journey through their past and present, reflecting on their own experiences and the broader human condition. more
Clarice Lispector was a renowned Brazilian writer, born on December 10, 1920, to a Ukrainian immigrant family, and passed away on December 9, 1977. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights, and she is considered one of the greatest Brazilian writers of the 20th century. more
“Wouldn’t you rather play chess, Ma’am?....It’s less destructive of clothes.”
“Youth without beauty always has attraction; beauty without youth has none.”