Meaning of life quote from Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (Mexico City)

"Why is it that the very gift of knowing brings such torment?"

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, age 0 (1648 - 1695)

Mexico City, Mexico

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, based in Mexico City, Mexico. As a renowned thinker (1648 - 1695), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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