"最令人痛苦的感觉,最刺痛的情感,都是那些荒谬的东西:对不可能事物的渴望,正因为它们是不可能的,对从未存在过的事物的怀念,对本可以发生的事情的渴望,对没有成为别人的遗憾,对世界存在的不满。所有这些灵魂意识的半色调在我们心中创造出一个痛苦的风景,一个我们存在的永恒的日落。"
— Fernando Pessoa
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, we feel deeply sad or hurt by things that don't make much sense. For example, wishing for something we know we can never have can cause a lot of pain, just because it's out of reach. Think about someone dreaming of living in a fantasy world with magic and dragons. They know it’s impossible, but the dream still makes them sad because reality can’t match that fantasy. Similarly, people can feel nostalgic for things that never actually happened, like imagining a perfect childhood they didn’t have. This makes them feel like they missed out, even though it’s all in their imagination. Others might regret not turning into a completely different person, like wanting to be a famous actor but ending up in a regular job. This kind of thinking makes someone unhappy with who they are and the life they lead. All these emotions create a constant feeling of sadness and dissatisfaction. It’s like always seeing the world in the sad light of a sunset. To feel better, it's important to recognize when we are caught up in these unrealistic desires and focus on more achievable goals. Embracing who we are and what we have can help us find peace and contentment in our lives.