“A tree's shade is worth more than the knowledge of truth, my sons, for a tree's shade is true while it lasts, and the knowledge of truth is false in its very truth. The leaves' greenness is worth more, for a right understanding, than a great thought, for the leaves, greenness is something you can show others, but you can never show them a great thought. We are born without knowing how to talk and we die without having known how to express ourselves. Our life runs its course between the silence of one who cannot speak and the silence of one who wasn't understood, and around it hovers — like a bee where there are no flowers — a useless, inscrutable destiny.”
Quote by Fernando Pessoa
Work
The Education of the Stoic: The Only Manuscript of the Baron of Teive
This book delves into the teachings of Stoicism, as documented in a unique manuscript believed to be the only surviving work of the enigmatic Baron of Teive. The manuscript offers insights into the principles and practices of Stoicism, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this ancient philosophical system. more
Author
Fernando Pessoa
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
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