Edward Stachura
Edward Stachura
Edward Stachura was a Polish poet, writer and translator. He rose to prominence in the 1960s, receiving prizes for both poetry and prose. His literary output includes four volumes of poetry, three collections of short stories, two novels, a book of essays, and the final work, Fabula rasa, which is difficult to classify. In addition to writing, Stachura translated literature from Spanish and French
"Once upon a time, when I was still Edward Stachura, I thought that people live too long. That he should live one day like some butterflies. Or one year, from spring to winter. Schopenhauer says that, considering all the pros and cons, it would be better for man not to have been born. Im 42 years old and I feel like Im carrying 420 of them. Ive lived hard. Something new every day. I didnt fall into any routine."
Edward Stachura"More than dying, I wanted only one thing: to live."
Edward Stachura"You will be happier with him, You will be much happier with him. Me, well – Vagabond, restless spirit, Only with me you can Go to the moor And forget everything."
Edward Stachura"Im dying For my sins and my innocence"
Edward Stachura"Anyone who has not crawled through the tunnel of loneliness does not know the taste of real life."
Edward Stachura"I see no reason for my existence here on earth."
Edward Stachura"I walk here, I walk there Always alone in a crowd of people."
Edward Stachura"You could die like nothing else: To the veins There is a knife. Or down On the pavement From on high. But is it worth it? Maybe its not worth it? I guess its not worth it... No, no - its not worth it."
Edward Stachura"Im only 42 years old, so I probably have a long time ahead of me. And wouldnt it be possible to meet death? Wouldnt that be normal in my situation?"
Edward Stachura"You have to be of a special constitution to be able to live the way most people live. Work, home, sleep. Work, home, sleep. This is how you survive life. Baptism, wedding, funeral."
Edward Stachura"When you think and think about death as the only salvation, how can you live then?"
Edward Stachura"Id be lying if I said I didnt often think about suicide as a way out of my hell. But its not obvious to me. There is not a single obvious thing in my poor head."
Edward Stachura
