Worth Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““Omnia fui, nihil expedit – I have been everything, nothing is worth anything.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Autopsicografia” by Fernando Pessoa, 1935
The speaker feels that having experienced everything, nothing holds value, reflecting existential emptiness.
In simple terms: Everything experienced, nothing matters.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond nihilism.
Themes
existentialism
nihilism
identity
philosophy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
subjectivity
meaninglessness
existential crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- Can emptiness be a catalyst for creation?
A Different Perspective
Nihilism can ignore the potential for creating personal value.
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![“The sick mind can not bear anything harsh. [Lat., Mensque pati durum sustinet aegra nihil.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d72/ovid-276_bears_the-sick-mind-can-not-bear-anything-hars_796534.jpg)
