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“Yes, this is what my senses alone have learned:— Things don’t have significance: they only have existence. Things are the only hidden meaning of things.” quote by Alberto Caeiro
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““Yes, this is what my senses alone have learned:— Things don’t have significance: they only have existence. Things are the only hidden meaning of things.””

Alberto Caeiro

About This Quote

Source Poetry: “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa (as Alberto Caeiro), 1928

Existence is all things possess; they lack inherent significance, serving only as the hidden meaning of other things.

In simple terms: Things exist without meaning, only hidden meaning.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that meaning is constructed, not intrinsic.

Themes

existence meaning philosophy

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • art analysis
  • creative writing
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

ontological metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning in a meaningless world?
  • Can you live without seeking hidden meanings?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the human tendency to assign personal significance.

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