Dizem que o tempo sara todas as feridas. Talvez seja…
““Dizem que o tempo sara todas as feridas. Talvez seja verdade. Mas há feridas que parecem não sarar. Sangram, vertem pus, voltam a sangrar, surpreendem-nos a magoar a alma quando esta já deveria estar habituada e imune a tanta dor. É certo que, às vezes, essas feridas acalmam, como as marés que recolhem a água e recuam para o mar alto; mas, tal como as marés, regressam depois, revigoradas, pujantes, invadindo de novo a praia e fazendo sentir o fulgor da sua presença, o ímpeto do seu regresso.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Healing is not linear; some wounds persist, resurfacing with renewed intensity, like tides that return stronger.
In simple terms: Wounds may heal then return stronger.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some pain recurs and seek resilience.
Themes
pain
healing
resilience
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief
- relationship loss
- chronic illness
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
emotional cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What lingering wounds affect you?
- How can you cultivate strength during recurring pain?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be delayed, and expectations of permanent relief can be unrealistic.