[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fQM2VFUwjG-brxNapPa-lhRckAPYQBBaEjqSyb__p6RM":3,"$fwL0r-Rhryn-LgUR5SRActaxabnDVZsxIC9sbwknowK4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},11701,"Eusebio Ruvalcaba","E",7,null,"eusebio-ruvalcaba",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":159},[14,22,38,65,90,121,137],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},785576,"La derrota es mía. A veces me espanta arrastrar en esta carroza fúnebre a algún incauto que se deje seducir por mi pesimismo. Sería lo peor que le pudiera pasar a un derrotado: ser ejemplar.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},730834,"5) La mujer es su propio perfume.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[28,33],{"id":29,"tag":30},3541384,{"id":31,"tag_name":32},18262,"perfume",{"id":34,"tag":35},3541383,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},77090,"mujer",{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":64},672100,"Todo éxito es una apología de lo vulgar. Cualquier libro que rebasa los cien ejemplares es un fracaso para el buen gusto. ¿O qué habría de pensarse de un mismo libro leído simultáneamente por cien mil personas? ¿Se diría que lo que se está leyendo es literatura?, ¿qué tan complaciente habrá de ser ese libro para satisfacer a tantos lectores? ¿O es que la inteligencia está tan democráticamente repartida?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44,49,54,59],{"id":45,"tag":46},3386711,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},177,"books",{"id":50,"tag":51},3386712,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},366,"intelligence",{"id":55,"tag":56},3386713,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},1841,"literature",{"id":60,"tag":61},3386714,{"id":62,"tag_name":63},8259,"vulgarity","**The Backstory**\n\nEusebio Ruvalcaba, a Mexican writer and intellectual, penned these words amidst the tumultuous 20th century. Born in 1910, Ruvalcaba navigated Mexico's post-revolutionary era, marked by social change and cultural upheaval. His critique of mass culture reflects his disillusionment with the societal shift towards homogenization.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nRuvalcaba's assertion that \"any success is an apology for what's common\" reveals a subtle yet profound criticism of conformity. He argues that widespread acclaim often comes at the cost of authenticity, as art and literature are compromised to appeal to the masses rather than challenging them.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's digital age, where algorithms prioritize engagement over nuance, this insight reminds us that seeking universal approval can dilute our artistic vision. To maintain creative integrity, we must be willing to risk alienating some audiences in pursuit of meaningful expression, even if it means fewer readers or listeners.\n\nAdditionally, as a behavioral psychologist, I'd like to note that this mindset also relates to the concept of \"audience\" vs. \"community.\" By prioritizing the latter – engaging with those who share your vision and values – we can avoid the homogenization that Ruvalcaba critiques, fostering a more authentic artistic experience.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":89},605659,"Los libros cautivan porque le ahorran al lector el problema de vivir. Los libros se declaran por nosotros, recorren la noche por nosotros. Entran donde el lector no se atrevería a entrar, espían donde el lector cerraría los ojos. Sufren lo que el lector sería incapaz —porque la lectura lo ha embotado— de sufrir. Aunque seguramente ese lector, al momento de morir, morirá menos que quien ha sufrido en carne propia.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[71,76,81,84],{"id":72,"tag":73},3181570,{"id":74,"tag_name":75},24,"life",{"id":77,"tag":78},3181569,{"id":79,"tag_name":80},119,"death",{"id":82,"tag":83},3181568,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},{"id":85,"tag":86},3181571,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},4241,"readers","**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection is attributed to Eusebio Ruvalcaba, a Mexican writer known for his insightful explorations of human nature and the creative process. The era in which Ruvalcaba wrote this passage was marked by significant social change, intellectual ferment, and a growing awareness of the complexities of modern life.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is the paradox that while literature can provide a vicarious experience of suffering, it also serves as a substitute for genuine emotional engagement. The author suggests that readers may become desensitized to the intensity of human experience through their reliance on fiction, thereby diminishing their capacity for empathy and profound connection.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo cultivate a more authentic relationship with art and life, modern creatives can benefit from Ruvalcaba's warning: instead of relying solely on vicarious experiences, strive to engage directly with the world around you, embracing uncertainty and the intensity of real emotions. By doing so, you will not only deepen your connection to others but also enrich your own creative expression.",{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":9},508526,"La lujuria es capaz de nacer del dolor. Hay que experimentarlo. Justo en el fragor de los celos más abyectos, el dispendio de la carne se abre paso.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[96,101,106,111,116],{"id":97,"tag":98},2826079,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},1149,"pain",{"id":102,"tag":103},2826076,{"id":104,"tag_name":105},2209,"jealousy",{"id":107,"tag":108},2826078,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},3422,"lust",{"id":112,"tag":113},2826073,{"id":114,"tag_name":115},16016,"carnal",{"id":117,"tag":118},2826075,{"id":119,"tag_name":120},37820,"dolor",{"id":122,"quote_text":123,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":124,"source":125,"quote_tag":126,"commentary":9},474205,"Voy a escribir una mierda\", habría de repetirse el escritor antes de empezar a escribir. Las críticas entonces pasarán de largo. En todo caso, el libro constituirá un logro si, en efecto, es una mierda. Y si alguien lo califica así, mejor aún. Los elogios también seguirán su derrotero, inocuos. Pues consciente de que se ha escrito una mierda, no habrá escritor que se los crea.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[127,132],{"id":128,"tag":129},2683907,{"id":130,"tag_name":131},1739,"writers",{"id":133,"tag":134},2683905,{"id":135,"tag_name":136},12173,"shit",{"id":138,"quote_text":139,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":140,"source":141,"quote_tag":142,"commentary":158},45503,"Pero me sobran motivos para ser feliz. Sobre todo cuando estoy en los brazos de mis tres misses. Son tres gentiles damas a las que se llega cuando las cosas adquieren una claridad inusitada: Miss Antropía, Miss Oginia y Miss Eria; pero no las comparto, como hago con el resto de mis mujeres.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[143,148,153],{"id":144,"tag":145},310183,{"id":146,"tag_name":147},18,"happiness",{"id":149,"tag":150},310185,{"id":151,"tag_name":152},2815,"misery",{"id":154,"tag":155},310186,{"id":156,"tag_name":157},5180,"misogyny","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from a letter written by Eusebio Ruvalcaba, a Mexican poet and writer known for his sensual and introspective poetry. The era in which he lived was marked by societal restrictions and moral codes that often conflicted with the desires and experiences of individuals like Ruvalcaba. As someone who navigated these complexities, he often expressed himself through metaphors and allusions.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a declaration of happiness and contentment, but upon closer examination, it reveals a paradoxical tension between the speaker's desire for intimacy and his awareness of societal expectations. Ruvalcaba acknowledges that he has multiple female companions (Miss Antropía, Miss Oginia, and Miss Eria), yet he implies that these relationships are somehow separate from or even compromised by the moral codes that govern them.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative might consider embracing the complexity of their own desires and experiences, rather than trying to conform to external expectations. By acknowledging and navigating these tensions, they can cultivate a more nuanced understanding of themselves and their place within the world around them.",{"currentPage":160,"totalPages":160,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":161},1,10]