Clarice Lispector
How can one disguise the simple fact that the entire world is somewhat sad and lonely? — Clarice Lispector, The Hour of the Star (New Directions, 1992)
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Clarice Lispector
We suffer because we have so little hunger, although our small hunger is still enough for us to feel the profound loss of the pleasure we would have if we had a greater hunger. — Clarice Lispector, The Passion According to G.H. (New Directions, 2012)
Clarice Lispector
To need is always the supreme moment. Just as the most daring happiness between a man and a woman comes when needing becomes so great that it is felt in agony and wonder: without you I will be unable to live. Love’s revelation is a revelation of lacking—blessed be the poor of spirit for the… Continue reading Clarice Lispector
Clarice Lispector
But after much thought, I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing more difficult in this world than to surrender completely. This is one of man’s greatest sorrows. ― Clarice Lispector, Selected Cronicas. (New Directions November 17, 1996)
Clarice Lispector
I write very simple and very naked. That’s why it wounds. I’m a grey and blue landscape. I rise in a dry fountain and in the cold light. ― Clarice Lispector, A Breath of Life. (New Directions June 13, 2012) Originally published 1978.
Clarice Lispector
I am only true when I’m alone. ― Clarice Lispector, The Hour of the Star. (New Directions; Reissue edition February 17, 1992) Originally published January 1st 1975.
Clarice Lispector
I went to sleep somewhat sad. But I awoke happy, purely animal. When I opened the bedroom windows and looked out onto the cool, calm garden in the first rays of sunlight, I was certain there was nothing to do but live. —Clarice Lispector, from “Jimmy and I,” The Complete Stories. (New Directions; Reprint edition… Continue reading Clarice Lispector
Paulo Coelho
If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now. Then I will either wait for him or forget him. ― Paulo Coelho, By the River Piedra… Continue reading Paulo Coelho
Clarice Lispector
For I need to know precisely this one thing: am I feeling what I am feeling, or am I feeling what I wanted to feel? or am I feeling what I would need to feel? — Clarice Lispector, The Passion According to G.H. (Published 1964, published in English 1988 / 2012)
Paulo Coelho
Be aware of the place where you are brought to tears. That’s where I am, and that’s where your treasure is. — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (HarperTorch, 2006)
The Vale of Soul-Making 