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Mechanics is a means or discipline for the realization of life, but not life itself. It ought to carry us to life itself.

César Vallejo

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About César Vallejo

César Abraham Vallejo Mendoza (March 16, 1892 – April 15, 1938) was a Peruvian poet. Although he published only three books of poetry during his lifetime, he is considered one of the great poetic innovators of the 20th century in any language.

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Alternative Names: Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendosa • Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendoza • C. Vallejo • César Abraham Vallejo Mendoza

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Aviation in air, in water and in spirit. Its laws are different in all three cases. The spirit soars the more it weighs and sinks into itself. The heavier the spirit, the higher and farther it flies.

The arts (painting, poetry, etc.) are not just these. Eating, drinking, walking are also arts; every act is an art.

Los intelectuales son rebeldes, pero no revolucionarios.

Mechanics is a means or discipline for the realization of life, but not life itself. It ought to carry us to life itself. - César Vallejo

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