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“não me arrependo das horas que perdi a esperar-te quando ainda havia a esperança. a esperança que havia ainda quando, a esperar-te, perdi horas de que não me arrependo.” quote by José Luís Peixoto
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““não me arrependo das horas que perdi a esperar-te quando ainda havia a esperança. a esperança que havia ainda quando, a esperar-te, perdi horas de que não me arrependo.””

José Luís Peixoto

About This Quote

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

The speaker regrets the time spent waiting for a lover, yet feels no remorse because hope persisted throughout.

In simple terms: Waiting for love caused regret, but hope made it okay.

Key Takeaway

Accept that hope can soften regret.

Themes

love regret hope patience

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal reflection
  • time management

Key Concepts

existentialism romantic longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you cling to hope despite wasted time?
  • How can you balance hope and realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective

Hope may delay acceptance of reality.

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