Absurdity Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““I suppose I'm what they call a decadent, one whose spirit is outwardly defined by those sad glimmers of artificial eccentricity that incarnate an anxious and artful soul in unusual words. Yes, I think that's what I am, and that I'm absurd.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Autopsicografia” (or similar), early 20th century Portuguese literature
The speaker embraces a self‑identified decadent, eccentric, and absurd self, acknowledging artistic anxiety
In simple terms: Accepting one’s oddities and absurdities as part of identity
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal eccentricity and artistic anxiety
Themes
identity
art
absurdity
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal journaling
- psychological introspection
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
literary modernism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing absurdity aid creativity?
- What limits does decadence impose?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize self‑destruction without constructive purpose
