He cometido el peor pecado que uno puede cometer. No he sido feliz.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author confesses that not being happy is the worst sin one can commit.
- In plain terms
- My sin is unhappiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Happiness is duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you happy?
Another view
Happiness is not always possible.
More from Jorge Luis Borges
Hay que tener cuidado al elegir a los enemigos porque uno termina pareciendose a ellos.
Permalink to quote #125 He sospechado alguna vez que la unica cosa sin misterio es la felicidad, porque se justifica por si sola.
Permalink to quote #127 El infierno y el paraiso me parecen desproporcionados. Los actos de los hombres no merecen tanto.
Permalink to quote #124
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