Indeed nothing so tires a person as having to struggle, not with himself, but with an abstraction

Indeed nothing so tires a person as having to struggle, not with himself, but with an abstraction

Portuguese author José Saramago is known for his unique writing style and thought-provoking themes. One of the recurring themes in his works is the struggle of individuals against abstract concepts or systems that oppress them. Saramago often explores the idea that the true battle is not with oneself, but with the intangible forces that govern society.