Meaning of life quote from Fernando Pessoa (Lisbon)

"To understand, one must be oneself. To be oneself, one must not understand."

Fernando Pessoa, age 0 (1888 - 1935)

Lisbon, Portugal

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Fernando Pessoa, based in Lisbon, Portugal. As a renowned thinker (1888 - 1935), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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