Octavio Paz

Mexican writer laureated with the 1990 nobel prize for literature.

Born March 31st, 1914 in Mexico City. [ref]

Died April 20th, 1998 at 84 years old in Mexico City. [ref]

Occupations
diplomat, essayist, lyricist, philosopher, poet, politician, translator, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved