Able Quote by Fernando Pessoa
“Since I wasn't able to leave a succession of beautiful lies, I want to leave the smidgen of truth that the falsehood of everything lets us suppose we can tell.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Autopsicografia" (fragment) by Fernando Pessoa, 1928
Truth is fleeting; we often leave only a small piece of it behind.
In simple terms: We leave tiny truths behind.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and share honest moments.
Themes
truth
legacy
honesty
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journals
- public speeches
- artistic expression
- historical records
Key Concepts
existentialism
literary reflection
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth have you kept hidden?
- How can you preserve authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be distorted by memory and bias.
