William J. Baumol (1922–2017) American economist
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“Knowing not to have illusions is absolutely necessary in order to have dreams.”
— Fernando Pessoa, book The Book of Disquiet
Ibid., p. 276
The Book of Disquiet
Original: Saber não ter ilusões é absolutamente necessário para se poder ter sonhos.
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