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The only freedom the gods grant us Of our own free — Fernando Pessoa

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The only freedom the gods grant us Of our own free will to their sovereignty. Since only in the illusion of freedom

The only freedom the gods grant us (writing as Ricardo Reis) [1914]

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Destiny and Overcoming Freedom
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Fernando Pessoa

1888-06-13 — 1935-11-30 · Lisboa

Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and philosopher, considered one of the greatest exponents of Portuguese-language literature and one of the most relevant poets of the 20th century. His vast work, marked by the creation of multiple heteronyms with distinct personalities and styles, explores themes such as identity, existential anguish, saudade, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. Pessoa left a complex and multifaceted literary legacy, which continues to fascinate and challenge readers and critics.

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