[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fKIDjNKPR_QfNQVtXhg5xtfMy9f01sBRcENKEwTTiqvo":3,"$fQQKhBkPWJla3q2zarPQ3JUzykE5CETayJmlrdGpwLZ4":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},34085,"Miguel Delibes","M",15,null,"miguel-delibes",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":145},[14,22,29,35,46,58,75,95,112,128],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3290433,"Just tell me one boy, just one who at seven didn’t aspire to be a hero or a fireman.",6,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":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},868901,"Sabía también que la asiduidad y la constancia terminan por mellar el hierro.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},852960,"Yo nací en Ávila, la vieja ciudad de las murallas, y creo que el silencio y el recogimiento casi místico de esta ciudad se me metieron en el alma nada más nacer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},815194,"Es algo que suele suceder con los muertos: lamentar no haberles dicho a tiempo cuánto los amabas, lo necesarios que te eran. Cuando alguien imprescindible se va de tu lado, vuelves los ojos a tu interior y no encuentras más que banalidad, porque los vivos, comparados con los muertos, resultamos insoportablemente banales.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[41],{"id":42,"tag":43},3750775,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},74826,"saudade",{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":57},766413,"El ahorro, cuando se hace a costa de una necesidad insatisfecha, ocasiona en los hombres acritud y encono.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[52],{"id":53,"tag":54},3628540,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},31252,"dinero","**The Backstory**\n\nMiguel Delibes, a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist, penned this thought-provoking statement in his book \"Viaje a la Alcarria\" (1961), a travelogue that reflects his journey through the rural regions of Spain after the Spanish Civil War. At that time, Delibes was grappling with the economic hardships faced by many Spaniards following the war's devastation.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat underlies this quote is the paradoxical effect of suppressing basic needs for the sake of saving money. While thriftiness is often seen as a virtue, Delibes highlights how prioritizing frugality over essential needs can lead to resentment and bitterness in individuals. This tension between financial prudence and emotional well-being lies at the heart of this statement.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced professional environment, where financial stress is widespread, it's crucial to recognize that sometimes spending on basic needs or comforts can actually enhance productivity and job satisfaction. Rather than viewing every expense as a luxury, prioritize your investments in yourself and your well-being, just as you would with any other valuable asset.",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":74},759723,"—En el mundo —le dijo Mamá, y el cigarrillo se movía a compás de sus labios como si fuera un apéndice propio— hay personas absorbentes, que creen que sólo lo suyo merece respeto. Huye de ellas, Quico, como de la peste.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[64,69],{"id":65,"tag":66},3612083,{"id":67,"tag_name":68},28595,"vida",{"id":70,"tag":71},3612082,{"id":72,"tag_name":73},38811,"mundo","**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote from Miguel Delibes' novel \"La Sombra del Ciprés\" (1984) captures a moment in the protagonist's childhood, where his mother advises him to be cautious around certain individuals who only consider themselves worthy of respect. This advice is given during a time when the young Quico is learning about the complexities of human relationships and how to navigate them.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly straightforward warning against toxic people is a deeper commentary on the nature of power dynamics in relationships. Delibes subtly highlights how some individuals become \"absorbents\" by making others feel inferior, thereby exerting control over those around them. This dynamic is not just about avoiding negative influences but also about recognizing the mechanisms by which certain personalities dominate and drain energy from others.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen interacting with colleagues or partners who display such dominant behavior, remember that their absorption of attention is a strategy for maintaining control, rather than a genuine interest in connection. By recognizing this pattern, you can proactively set boundaries, prioritize your own emotional well-being, and maintain healthier relationships by not feeding the very mechanisms that drain you.",{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":94},759404,"La vida era el peor tirano conocido. Cuando la vida le agarra a uno, sobra todo poder de decisión.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[81,86,89],{"id":82,"tag":83},3611137,{"id":84,"tag_name":85},3819,"decision",{"id":87,"tag":88},3611139,{"id":67,"tag_name":68},{"id":90,"tag":91},3611138,{"id":92,"tag_name":93},140504,"libertad","**The Backstory**\nMiguel Delibes, a renowned Spanish writer, penned these words in his novel \"La Sombra del Ciprés\" (The Cypress Shadow). The time was 1966, and Delibes was reflecting on the human condition amidst the turbulent social and political climate of post-Franco Spain. His writing often grappled with themes of existential despair, loneliness, and the search for meaning.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a profound paradox: life is both the ultimate authority and yet simultaneously strips us of agency when it chooses to take control. Delibes masterfully highlights that our existence is at the mercy of external forces, which can render our decisions powerless against fate's capricious will. This existential awareness negates the common misconception that we hold complete control over our lives.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, outcome-driven world, adopting this mindset means recognizing that some aspects of life are outside your control. Instead of resisting or fighting against these forces, acknowledge and accept them, allowing yourself to focus on what you can influence within the boundaries set by fate. By surrendering to the uncontrollable, you'll conserve energy for matters where your decisions truly hold sway.",{"id":96,"quote_text":97,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":98,"source":99,"quote_tag":100,"commentary":111},744457,"Para el que no tiene nada, la política es una tentación comprensible, porque es una manera de vivir con bastante facilidad",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[101,106],{"id":102,"tag":103},3574512,{"id":104,"tag_name":105},22861,"literatura",{"id":107,"tag":108},3574513,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},67515,"politica","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote from Miguel Delibes, a renowned Spanish novelist and essayist, likely originated from one of his essays or lectures during the late 20th century, a time marked by economic stagnation and social unrest in Spain. As a prominent figure in Spanish literature, Delibes often reflected on the human condition, societal issues, and politics, which were particularly relevant to the post-Franco era.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote might seem like a critique of politicians or the allure of power. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound commentary on human nature: that for those who feel impoverished or disenfranchised, politics can become an attractive means to alleviate suffering through ease and comfort, rather than through genuine empowerment or self-sufficiency.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nThis mindset can be applied in modern contexts by recognizing how individuals might exploit power dynamics or seek convenience over meaningful change. For instance, professionals may find themselves prioritizing stability over taking calculated risks that could lead to growth, while creatives might opt for fame over authenticity. To overcome this tendency, one must cultivate a sense of agency and self-sufficiency, recognizing that true fulfillment lies in the pursuit of purpose rather than mere comfort or ease.",{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":115,"source":116,"quote_tag":117,"commentary":9},654157,"Los ricos siempre se encariñan, cuando son ricos, por el lugar donde antes han sido pobres. Parece ser esta la mejor manera de demostrar su cambio de posición y fortuna y el más viable procedimiento para sentirse felices al ver que otros que eran pobres siguen siendo pobres a pesar del tiempo.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[118,123],{"id":119,"tag":120},3334262,{"id":121,"tag_name":122},6550,"rich-people",{"id":124,"tag":125},3334261,{"id":126,"tag_name":127},25386,"poor-people",{"id":129,"quote_text":130,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":131,"source":132,"quote_tag":133,"commentary":144},651048,"Alimentados de pesimismo no vivimos la vida, la sufrimos.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[134,139],{"id":135,"tag":136},3324564,{"id":137,"tag_name":138},24,"life",{"id":140,"tag":141},3324566,{"id":142,"tag_name":143},6275,"pessimism","**The Backstory**\nMiguel Delibes, a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist, wrote these poignant words in his book \"Cinco horas con Mario\" (Five Hours with Mario), published in 1966. This novel is set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, an era that left deep scars on the country's psyche. At this time, Delibes was actively engaged in reflecting on the human condition and the impact of trauma.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat many readers miss is that Delibes is not merely lamenting the pessimism that pervades life; he's highlighting a stark distinction between living and suffering. The author suggests that when we are consumed by negativity, we're not truly experiencing life but rather enduring its hardships.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that dwelling on the difficulties can lead you to become numb to life's joys and opportunities. Cultivate a practice of mindfulness that acknowledges your struggles while still allowing you to engage fully with each moment, fostering a resilience that transforms suffering into lived experience.",{"currentPage":146,"totalPages":25,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":147},1,10]