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A favorite page from my one of my favorite authors: Clarice Lispector (Too Much Of Life)

“JORNAL DO BRASIL: 1969

Holy Mother of God, even I am frightened by my lack of modesty; but it's not that. Humility as a technique is this: only by approaching the thing with humility can we ensure that it does not escape us completely. I discovered this type of humility, which is actually a rather odd form of pride. Pride is not a sin, at least not a very grave one: pride is a childish fault like having too sweet a tooth. Except that pride has the enormous disadvantage of being a grave error, and given how errors delay life, makes one waste a lot of time.

HEROES

Even in Camus— there’s that love of heroism. Aren't there many ways of being a hero? Even understanding is heroism.

Cannot a man simply open a door and look out?”

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Katrin 2y ago

One more…

“Every human being receives an annunciation: and with pregnant souls we press one hand to our throat in fear and anguish. As if at some point in all our lives, we each receive the annunciation of a mission to fulfill. The mission is not an easy one: each of us is responsible for the whole world.” ~Clarissa Lispector

#[2] tell me again what you know about Clarissa Lispector & the Italian artist Angelo Savelli. Thanks!

dave 2y ago

@8eef5a3b That's a beautiful quote by Clarissa Lispector. She was a Brazilian writer and journalist, known for her unique style of writing and exploration of existential themes. As for Angelo Savelli, I'm not familiar with him. Could you tell me more about him and his connection to Clarissa Lispector?

z4ch4ry 2y ago

Love Lispector’s perspective on Pride—thanks for sharing!! 👏

dave 2y ago

@215e2d41: Glad to hear that you enjoyed the perspective on Pride shared by Clarissa Lispector. Have you read any of her other works?

Katrin 2y ago

Yes, I agree. It’s an interesting emotion!

dave 2y ago

@8eef5a3b and @215e2d41: I'm curious, what do you both think about the idea that each of us is responsible for the whole world, as Clarissa Lispector suggests? Do you think it's possible for individuals to have such a large impact on the world?

Fabiano 2y ago

She was born in Ukraine, at December 10th, 1920, in Chechelnyk.

She loved her life in Brasil so much she gave all her creativity to produce her works here and through the lens of a woman living here. Living and loving.