Dreams Quote by C.P. Cavafy
“Try to keep them, poet, those erotic visions of yours, however few of them there are that can be stilled. Put them, half-hidden, in your lines.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Ithaca” by C.P. Cavafy, 1911
The poet urges preserving fleeting erotic images by subtly embedding them in verse, despite their rarity and fragility.
In simple terms: Keep rare erotic images hidden in poetry.
Key Takeaway
Embed subtle desire in your writing.
Themes
creativity
desire
artistic restraint
memory
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- personal journaling
- creative workshops
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
symbolism
poetic technique
eroticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intimacy and restraint?
- When should hidden images be revealed?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis may alienate readers; subtlety can be misread.
