This statement suggests that the value and significance of experiences are determined by the openness and grandeur of one's spirit. A generous and expansive soul can find meaning and worth in all aspects of life, elevating ordinary moments.
Quote by Fernando Pessoa: “Everything is worthwhile if the soul is not small.”
Everything is worthwhile if the soul is not small.
Insight
Historical Context
Writing amidst the early 20th century, Pessoa's work often sought to find profound meaning in existence, countering the disillusionment prevalent after the turn of the century and the onset of WWI.
About the Author
Portuguese poet and writer, considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. He wrote under dozens of invented personas called heteronyms, each with their own biography and style. His posthumously published The Book of Disquiet is regarded as a foundational work of modernist prose.
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