Heaven and hell seem out of proportion to me: the actions of men do not deserve so much.
• As quoted in Borges Verbal (1999) edited by Pilar Bravo and Mario Paoletti, p. 156
• As quoted in Borges Verbal (1999) edited by Pilar Bravo and Mario Paoletti, p. 156
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El infierno y el paraíso me parecen desproporcionados. Los actos de los hombres no merecen tanto.
— Jorge Luis Borges
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "El infierno y el paraíso me parecen desproporcionados. Los actos de los hombres no merecen tanto." in the context of "Heaven and hell seem out of proportion to me: the actions of men do not deserve so much.
• As quoted in Borges Verbal (1999) edited by Pilar Bravo and Mario Paoletti, p. 156" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine writer who is considered one of the foremost literary figures of the 20th century. Most famous in the English speaking world for his short stories and fictive essays, Borges was also a poet, critic, translator and man of letters.
About Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine writer who is considered one of the foremost literary figures of the 20th century. Most famous in the English speaking world for his short stories and fictive essays, Borges was also a poet, critic, translator and man of letters.
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