“To have touched the feet of Christ is no excuse for mistakes in punctuation. If a man writes well only when he's drunk, then I'll tell him: Get drunk. And if he says that it's bad for his liver, I'll answer: What's your liver? A dead thing that lives while you live, whereas the poems you write live without while.”
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
“Between roars the lion purrs.”
“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”
“Inside is where we meet everyone else; it's on the outside that we are truly alone.”
“Hope is a most beautiful drug.”
“There ought to be a law that allows eavesdroppers to sue.”