Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Fernando Pessoa
- No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it.
- There are ships sailing to many ports, but not a single one goes where life is not painful.
- We never love anyone. What we love is the idea we have of someone. It’s our own concept—our own selves—that we love.
- I’ve always rejected being understood. To be understood is to prostitute oneself. I prefer to be taken seriously for what I’m not, remaining humanly unknown, with naturalness and all due respect.
- I am nothing. I’ll never be anything. I couldn’t want to be something. Apart from that, I have in me all the dreams in the world.
- My soul is a hidden orchestra; I know not what instruments, what fiddlestrings and harps, drums and tamboura I sound and clash inside myself. All I hear is the symphony.
- The value of things is not the time they last, but the intensity with which they occur. That is why there are unforgettable moments and unique people!
- If I write what I feel, it’s to reduce the fever of feeling. What I confess is unimportant, because everything is unimportant.
- I’ve never done anything but dream. This, and this alone, has been the meaning of my life. My only real concern has been my inner life.
- We worship perfection because we can’t have it; if we had it, we would reject it. Perfection is inhuman, because humanity is imperfect.
Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) was a highly influential Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher, considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and spent most of his life there.
Pessoa’s literary genius was multifaceted, as he adopted various heteronyms, creating distinct personas with unique styles and perspectives. The most renowned of these heteronyms were Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Álvaro de Campos, among others. Each had their own distinct voices and literary contributions, revealing Pessoa’s exceptional versatility and creativity.
Throughout his life, Pessoa experienced profound existential and philosophical questioning, which heavily influenced his work. His poetry often explored themes such as identity, alienation, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world.
Pessoa’s literary output was extensive, and he left behind a vast collection of unpublished works. His major works include “The Book of Disquiet,” a profound prose masterpiece, and numerous poetry collections. Although Pessoa gained recognition posthumously, his impact on Portuguese literature and the global literary scene cannot be overstated.
Tragically, Fernando Pessoa’s life was marked by personal struggles and emotional turbulence. He lived a rather solitary and reclusive life and died at the age of 47, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire writers and readers worldwide.
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