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Love Quote by Carlos Fuentes

“What is the strongest pretext for loving?...If it is necessary, our atomized consciousness invents love, imagines it or feigns it, but does not live without it, since in the midst of infinite dispersion, love, even if as a pretext , gives us the measure of our loss.” quote by Carlos Fuentes
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““What is the strongest pretext for loving?...If it is necessary, our atomized consciousness invents love, imagines it or feigns it, but does not live without it, since in the midst of infinite dispersion, love, even if as a pretext , gives us the measure of our loss.””

Carlos Fuentes

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Death of Artemio Cruz, 1962

Love acts as a necessary pretext that gives meaning and a sense of loss amidst fragmented, dispersed consciousness.

In simple terms: Love gives meaning in a fragmented world.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love as a grounding force.

Themes

love existence humanity

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • artistic creation
  • philosophical discourse
  • mental health therapy

Key Concepts

pretext measure of loss atomized consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see love as a necessity or a choice?
  • How does love shape your perception of loss?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized, overlooking its complexities and potential for pain.

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