Fernando Pessoa: The consciousness of life's unconsciousness is intelligence's oldest tax.

The consciousness of life's unconsciousness is intelligence's oldest tax. — Fernando Pessoa

The consciousness of life's unconsciousness is intelligence's oldest tax.

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