Breeze Quote by Alberto Caeiro
““Sometimes in the evening on Summer days, Even when there’s not a breeze at all, it seems Like there’s a light breeze blowing for a minute But the trees are unmoving In every leaf of their leaves And our feelings have had an illusion, An illusion of what would please them...””
About This Quote
Source Poetry collection: “The Book of Disquiet”, 1934
Even without wind, a subtle breeze is imagined, reflecting how feelings can be illusory and self‑deceptive.
In simple terms: Feelings may be imagined like a gentle wind.
Key Takeaway
Question the reality of emotional perceptions.
Themes
illusion
perception
nature
emotion
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- quiet evenings
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
subjectivity
sensory imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we often create feelings that aren’t there?
- How can we distinguish genuine emotion from imagination?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑romanticize emotional instability.
