"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close."
About Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda — Life and Legacy
Pablo Neruda, a Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, is celebrated for his profound exploration of love and nature. His work, particularly in 'Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair,' showcases a unique ability to articulate the complexities of human emotion. Neruda's poetry often reflects a deep connection to the natural world, using vivid imagery to convey feelings of longing and beauty. For instance, his line 'I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where' encapsulates the instinctive and often irrational nature of love, revealing its depth beyond mere logic. Neruda's worldview is characterized by a blend of romanticism and political awareness, as he believed in the power of poetry to inspire change. His famous quote, 'You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming,' illustrates his belief in resilience and hope, suggesting that beauty will always find a way to flourish despite adversity. This perspective not only challenges the despair often found in love but also reflects his commitment to social justice. Today, Neruda's quotes resonate with readers, offering insights into the human experience. His ability to intertwine personal feelings with broader societal themes makes his work timeless, continuing to inspire those who seek to understand the complexities of love and life.
Quote collection
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"He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, she who does not find grace in herself, dies slowly."
"If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life"
"There is no insurmountable solitude. All paths lead to the same goal: to convey to others what we are. And we must pass through solitude and difficulty, isolation and silence in order to reach forth to the enchanted place where we can dance our clumsy dance and sing our sorrowful song - but in this dance or in this song there are fulfilled the most ancient rites of our conscience in the awareness of being human and of believing in a common destiny."
"Love is not about property, diamonds and gifts. It is about sharing your very self with the world around you."
"In one kiss, you'll know all I haven't said."
"Of everything I have seen, it's you I want to go on seeing: of everything I've touched, it's your flesh I want to go on touching. I love your orange laughter. I am moved by the sight of you sleeping. What am I to do, love, loved one? I don't know how others love or how people loved in the past. I live, watching you, loving you. Being in love is my nature."
"To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life."
"Every day you play with the light of the universe."
"Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life."
"I love you between shadow and soul. I love you as the plant that hasn't bloomed yet, and carries hidden within itself the light of flowers. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. Because of you, the dense fragrance that rises from the earth lives in my body, rioting with hunger for the eternity of our victorious kisses."
"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."
"And one by one the nights between our separated cities are joined to the night that unites us."
"If each day falls inside each night, there exists a well where clarity is imprisoned. We need to sit on the rim of the well of darkness and fish for fallen light with patience."
"Never an illness, nor the absence of grandeur, no, nothing is able to kill the best in us, that kindness, dear sir, we are afflicted with: beautiful is the flower of man, his conduct, and every door opens on the beautiful truth and never hides treacherous whispers. I always gained something from making myself better, better than I am, better than I was, that most subtle citation: to recover some lost petal of the sadness I inherited: to search once more for the light that sings inside of me, the unwavering light."
"Only a burning patience will lead to the attainment of a splendid happiness."
"Take it all back. Life is boring, except for flowers, sunshine, your perfect legs. A glass of cold water when you are really thirsty. The way bodies fit together. Fresh and young and sweet. Coffee in the morning. These are just moments. I struggle with the in-betweens. I just want to never stop loving like there is nothing else to do, because what else is there to do?"
"Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us"
"What did the earth teach the trees? How to speak to the sky."
"I will bring you flowers from the mountains, bluebells, dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses. I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees."