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Drinking Quote by Fernando Pessoa

“To have touched the feet of Christ is no excuse for mistakes in punctuation. If a man writes well only when he's drunk, then I'll tell him: Get drunk. And if he says that it's bad for his liver, I'll answer: What's your liver? A dead thing that lives while you live, whereas the poems you write…” quote by Fernando Pessoa
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““To have touched the feet of Christ is no excuse for mistakes in punctuation. If a man writes well only when he's drunk, then I'll tell him: Get drunk. And if he says that it's bad for his liver, I'll answer: What's your liver? A dead thing that lives while you live, whereas the poems you write live without while.””

Fernando Pessoa

About This Quote

Creative output may be erratic, but the writer’s voice persists beyond physical limits.

In simple terms: Writing persists despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfect creativity.

Themes

creativity imperfection legacy

Mood

philosophical thoughtful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • publishing
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

literature philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle creative blocks?
  • What does “dead thing that lives” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Physical constraints can limit expression.

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