Dreams Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““I want you only for my dreams,’ they tell the beloved woman in verses they never send – they who dare not tell her anything. This ‘I want you only for my dreams’ is a verse from an old poem of mine. I record the memory with a smile, and don’t even comment on the smile.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa, 1913
Expresses unspoken love confined to dreams, reflecting on the pain of unvoiced affection and the safety of imagined intimacy.
In simple terms: Love kept only in dreams, never spoken.
Key Takeaway
Allow feelings to be expressed.
Themes
love
unspoken desire
dreams
Mood
intimate
poetic
Type
emotional
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from sharing affection?
- How could honesty change the relationship?
A Different Perspective
Dream‑only love may prevent real connection.
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