A philosopher of life must always use the pen because he has no right for his thoughts to be wasted. Otherwise it becomes a harmless thinker, like a lion who has lost his fangs, and there is no worse than a lion forced to vegetarian regime.
In "Nobody Cries for Me Anymore," author Sergio Ramírez reflects on the importance of expressing thoughts and ideas. He argues that a philosopher has a duty to write, as failing to do so results in wasted insights. Without the ability to communicate, a thinker becomes ineffective, much like a lion stripped of its natural power. This imagery highlights the necessity of articulation for meaningful existence.
Ramírez further suggests that a philosopher who does not share their knowledge is diminished in purpose, akin to a once-mighty lion forced into an unnatural existence, devoid of its primal instincts. To him, the act of writing is essential for a philosopher to maintain their identity and influence in the world, reinforcing the idea that thoughts must be shared to have value and impact.
