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“En cuanto a mí, me paso la vida llevando cigarros a la boca como quien quema margaritas: ¿me quiere? ¿no me quiere?” quote by Horacio Quiroga
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““En cuanto a mí, me paso la vida llevando cigarros a la boca como quien quema margaritas: ¿me quiere? ¿no me quiere?””

Horacio Quiroga

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker likens carrying cigarettes to burning marigolds, questioning love and desire in a poetic, self‑reflective way.

In simple terms: Questioning love while indulging in habit.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on desire and self‑destruction.

Themes

love desire self‑reflection

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal introspection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

addiction poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the cigarette symbolize for you?
  • How do you reconcile desire and self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Romantic longing may be intertwined with self‑harm.

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