Farewell Letter ~ Gabriel Garcia Marquez
One of the greatest literary figures of our time finished his journey. So typical of him was the way he saw life. Reading this, I understand why he was a worthy recipient of the Nobel Laureate for Literature.
Rest In Peace Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Before he died on 17 April 2014 at the age of 87, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Colombia’s illustrious Nobel Laureate for literature, had declared his retirement from public life. He had terminal cancer and sent this letter of farewell to friends and lovers of literature.
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If God, for a second, forgot what I have become and granted me a little bit more of life, I would use it to the best of my ability.
I wouldn’t, possibly, say everything that is in my mind, but I would be more thoughtful of all I say.
I would give merit to things not for what they are worth, but for what they mean to express.
I would sleep little, I would dream more, because I know that for every minute that we close our eyes, we waste 60 seconds of light.
I would walk while others stop; I would awake while others…
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