In trying to write this blog in English I hope finally able to start jabber a few words in this language. I will mobilise various tools for that my text be in accordance with the rules of grammar and spelling. Thanks for your corrections and comments.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Democritus


407) «It is said that Democritus tore his eyes out in a garden, in the purpose of thinking without being distracted by the outside world» (corrected text).

Jorge Luis Borges, Conferences

3 comments:

Momo said...

Démocrite

407) « On dit que Démocrite s’arracha les yeux dans un jardin pour penser sans être distrait par le monde extérieur ».

Jorge Luis Borges, Conférences.

Anonymous said...

407) "It is said that Democritus tore his eyes out in a garden, in the purpose of thinking without being distracted by the outside world».

Hey. Don't try this at home, Momo!

Guppy

Momo said...

Don't worry Guppy.

But the image is enlightening.

Thank you very much for the translation.