Toga Quote by Bolesław Leśmian
““... Ona mu podawała z wyrazem skupienia To usta do pieszczoty, to - chleb do gryzienia. I tak, śniąc, przegryzali pod majowym niebem Na przemian chleb - pieszczotą, a pieszczotę - chlebem. I dwa głody sycili pod opieką wiosny: Jeden głód - ten żebraczy, a drugi - miłosny. Poeta, co ich widział, zgadł, jak żyć potrzeba? MA DWA GłODY, LECZ BRAK MU - DZIEWCZYNY I CHLEBA. (Romans)””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Romans” by Bolesław Leśmian, 1925
The poem contrasts two basic human needs—physical sustenance and emotional love—showing that without both, life feels incomplete.
In simple terms: We need both food and love to feel fulfilled.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between material and emotional needs.
Themes
hunger
love
dual needs
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- relationships
- survival
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
existential
human condition
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be truly nourished?
- How can we nurture both body and heart?
A Different Perspective
Physical needs alone cannot satisfy the soul.
