916 Quotes by Fernando Pessoa

Life is full of paradoxes, as roses are of thorns.

The startling reality of things is my discovery every single day.

If you cannot live alone, you were born a slave.

Action men are the unvoluntary slaves of wise men.

Every man who deserves to be famous knows it is not worth the trouble.

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.

I take with me the conscience of defeat as a victory banner.

Yes, talking to people makes me sleepy.

Everything is worthwhile if the soul is not small.