Amor Quote by Antonio Porchia
““A veces de noche, enciendo la luz para no ver mi propia oscuridad.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: "Los Disparates", 1939
The speaker lights a lamp at night to avoid confronting personal darkness, using distraction to cope.
In simple terms: Avoiding inner pain through external focus.
Key Takeaway
Face inner darkness directly.
Themes
self‑avoidance
coping
light vs. darkness
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
poetic
psychological
When to use this quote
- nighttime anxiety
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
psychological defense
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “light” represent?
- How can you confront rather than avoid darkness?
A Different Perspective
Distraction only postpones healing.
