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“Quer dizer que temos palavras a mais, Quero dizer que temos sentimentos a menos, Ou temo-los, mas deixámos de usar as palavras que os expressam, E portanto perdemo-los” quote by José Saramago
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““Quer dizer que temos palavras a mais, Quero dizer que temos sentimentos a menos, Ou temo-los, mas deixámos de usar as palavras que os expressam, E portanto perdemo-los””

José Saramago

About This Quote

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

Excess words replace genuine feeling, leading to loss of true emotion.

In simple terms: Too many words, not enough feeling.

Key Takeaway

Use words to express, not replace, emotions.

Themes

communication emotion language

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • mental health
  • education

Key Concepts

existentialism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance language and feeling?
  • What emotions are lost when we over‑talk?
A Different Perspective

Words alone cannot convey deep emotions without authentic feeling.

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