With the passing of time, as well as the social evolution and genetic exchange, we ended up putting our conscience in the colour of blood and in the salt of tears, and, as if that were not enough, we made our eyes into a kind of mirror turned inwards, with the result that they often show without reserve what we are verbally trying to deny.
Jose SaramagoAs so often happens, the thing left undone tires you most of all, you only feel rested when it has been accomplished.
Jose SaramagoWe've all had our moments of weakness, and if we manage to get through today without any, we'll be sure to have some tomorrow.
Jose SaramagoDeath is present every day in our lives. It's not that I take pleasure in the morbid fascination of it, but it is a fact of life.
Jose SaramagoThe wise man contents himself with what he has, until such time as he invents something better.
Jose SaramagoDon't be afraid, the darkness you're in is no greater than the darkness inside your own body, they are two darknesses separated by a skin, I bet you've never thought of that, you carry a darkness about with you all the time and that doesn't frighten you...my dear chap, you have to learn to live with the darkness outside just as you learned to live with the darkness inside
Jose Saramago