Rishita Chaudhary
@rish_yossarian
multi-hyphenate
tech policy, media & society
Rishita Chaudhary
To go into solitude, a man* needs to retire as much from his chamber as from society. I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars.... See more
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In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, — no disgrace, no calamity, (leaving me
Maria Popova • Emerson on How to Trust Yourself and What Solitude Really Means
I think it's about making that semantic claim that creates a framework for committed action.
committed seriousness creates its own gravity
Elena Ferrante writes primarily about women, focusing on the small details of their lives, their relationships with each other, their friendships, and, particularly, their maternal relationships—examining both the mother's and the daughter's perspectives. She explores the hidden violences in society and repression, but her novels are also filled
On Elena Ferrante
“My soul is a hidden orchestra,” the first entry reads. “I do not know what instruments, what violins and harps, drums and tambours sound and clash inside me. I know myself only as a symphony.”
Fernando Pessoa’s Disappearing Act
