“My design, the ancient man said, sucking his lips, is not to win battles with words but to convince the head and the heart of man that we must accept the world as it is, and peacefully; the world we live in is well ordered and offers rewarding riches to those who accept their place in it without protest.”
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Carlos Fuentes, born on November 11, 1928 and died on May 15, 2012, was a renowned Mexican novelist. His works are characterized by deep social insight and a unique literary style, which have had a profound impact on Latin American literature. more
“I ran upstairs, loving, weeping. I will run downstairs, unloving, not weeping.”
“Shame doesn't just keep us small. It convinces us we deserve to be.”
“In truth, freedom is the ability to choose your response and direction in any situation.”
“Decisions only exist when they are actioned.”