I can't pretend like it never happened" I told her. "You…
““I can't pretend like it never happened" I told her. "You shouldn't - you should never forget. But part of surviving is being able to move on. There's is this word: "nothing like it exists in the English language. It's Portuguese. SAUDADE. Do you know that one?" "It's more ... there's no perfect definition. Its more of an expression of feeling-of terrible sadness. Its the felling you get when you realize something you once lost is lost forever, and you can never get it back again." It's true that you can't reclaim what you had, but you can lock it up behind you. Start fresh.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote describes saudade, a deep, nostalgic longing for something lost, and suggests acknowledging grief while moving forward.
In simple terms: Deep longing for lost things, and moving on.
Key Takeaway
Accept loss, then start anew.
Themes
grief
nostalgia
healing
acceptance
resilience
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- creative projects
- relationship breakup
- career transition
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
saudade
emotional processing
memory
loss
recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor saudade without staying stuck?
- What small step can help you move forward?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may linger and impede progress if not fully processed.