Cloudy Quote by Alberto Caeiro
““On a whitely cloudy day I get sad, almost afraid, And I begin to meditate about problems I make up.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa (heteronym Alberto Caeiro), 1913
A cloudy day triggers sadness, prompting meditation on imagined problems.
In simple terms: Sadness leads to reflective meditation.
Key Takeaway
Meditate to understand imagined worries.
Themes
melancholy
introspection
imagined problems
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- rainy days
- loneliness
- creative writing
- stress relief
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What imagined problems occupy your mind?
- How does weather affect your mood?
A Different Perspective
Meditation may not resolve real issues.
