“The consciousness of life's unconsciousness is intelligence's oldest tax.”

— Fernando Pessoa , book The Book of Disquiet

Ibid., p. 91
The Book of Disquiet
Original: A consciência da insonsciência da vida é o mais antigo imposto à inteligência.

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