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The only freedom the gods grant us
Is this: to submit
Of our own free will to their sovereignty
We should do just that,
Since only in the illusion of freedom
Does freedom exist.

Fernando Pessoa

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Topic

God and man Fate vs. free will Free will

Author

Fernando Pessoa

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

Portuguese

Time

1914 1910s 20th century

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Citation

Pessoa, Fernando (published as Ricardo Reis). "So esta liberdade nos concedem [The only freedom the gods grant us]." Odes. Edições Ática, 1952.

Out of a few misunderstandings with reality we construct beliefs and hopes, and we live on these crusts, which we call bread, just like poor children who play at being happy.

Fernando Pessoa

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Topic

Erroneous beliefs Worldview

Author

Fernando Pessoa

Source

The Book of Disquiet

Language

Portuguese

Time

1982 1980s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Pessoa, Fernando (published as Bernardo Soares). Livro do Desassossego [The Book of Disquiet]. Attica, 1982.

Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.

Fernando Pessoa

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Topic

Literature

Author

Fernando Pessoa

Source

The Book of Disquiet

Language

Portuguese

Time

1935 1930s 20th century

Authentication Score 0

Citation

Pessoa, Fernando (published as Bernardo Soares). Livro do Desassossego [The Book of Disquiet]. Attica, 1982.