Desire Quote by Constantinos P. Cavafis
““Remember, Body… Body, remember not only how deeply you were loved, not only the many beds where you lay, but also those desires that flashed openly in their eyes or trembled in the voice – and were thwarted by some chance impediment. Now that all of them are locked away in the past, it almost seems as if you surrendered to even those pre-empted desires – how they flashed, remember, in the eyes of those who looked at you, how they trembled in the voice for you, remember, body.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Remember, Body…” (translation), 1914
The poet urges the body to recall past loves, desires, and missed opportunities, acknowledging both joy and loss.
In simple terms: Recall past loves and unfulfilled desires.
Key Takeaway
Remember love, loss, and longing.
Themes
Reflect on past passions and accept their closure.
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- existentialism
- nostalgia
- human experience
Key Concepts
memory
desire
loss
reflection
Practical Applications
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- relationship retrospection
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires remain unfulfilled?
- How can you honor past love without lingering?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on past may hinder present growth.
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