W.G. Sebald Quotes

A collection of quotes by W.G. Sebald.

W.G. Sebald (1944-2001) was a German writer and academic. Born in Wertach, Germany, Sebald studied German literature and philosophy in Switzerland and later taught at the University of East Anglia in England. He gained international recognition for his innovative style of writing that blended fiction, autobiography, and historical research. Often categorized as a practitioner of "creative nonfiction," Sebald's works, such as "Austerlitz" and "The Rings of Saturn," explored themes of memory, trauma, and the impact of historical events on individuals. His novels were known for their haunting and melancholic tone, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

Tudo parecia organizado da melhor forma possível, como se d

Tudo parecia organizado da melhor forma possível, como se de fato o mundo constasse somente de palavras, como se assim o próprio horror fosse trazido para dimensões seguras, como se para cada aspecto de uma coisa houvesse um reverso, para cada mal um bem, para cada dissabor um prazer, para cada infelicidade uma felicidade e para cada mentira um quinhão de verdade.

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...and I came to the conclusion that in any project we desig

...and I came to the conclusion that in any project we design and develop, the size and degree of complexity of the information and control systems inscribed in it are the crucial factors, so that the all-embracing and absolute perfection of the concept can in practice coincide, indeed ultimately must coincide, with its chronic dysfunction and constitutional instability.

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