“Seeing myself from the outside (as I almost always do), I'm unfit for action, flustered when I have to take a step or make a move, tongue-tied when I have to talk to someone, lacking the inner lucidity needed to enjoy things that require mental effort, and without the physical stamina to entertain myself through some merely mechanical labour. It's only natural that I'm this way. A dreamer is expected to be this way. All reality disconcerts me.”
Written by Fernando Pessoa, this work is a collection of fragments and thoughts that delve into the human condition, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of life and consciousness. more
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
“Shapers are people who can go from visualization to actualization.”
“Maybe a myth is only a myth because it’s too big for us to see it as anything else.”
“I was born, yes. But to suffer and gain nothing. Just a life full of misery and torment.”