Heaven and earth Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““Whether we like it or not, we are slaves to the hour in all its forms and colours, we are the subjects of heaven and earth. The part of us that despises its surroundings and plunges deepest into the forests within us does not take the same paths when it rains as when the sky is clear. Simply because it’s raining or has stopped raining, obscure transmutations take place, felt only perhaps in the very heart of our most abstract feelings; we feel these transmutations without knowing it because we feel the weather even when we are unaware that we do.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Disquiet, 1913
Our moods shift with weather, influencing inner feelings even when we’re unaware.
In simple terms: Weather affects feelings unconsciously.
Key Takeaway
Notice how external conditions shape inner states.
Themes
psychology
nature
emotion
perception
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
- mindfulness practice
- emotional awareness
Key Concepts
subjectivity
transmutation
environmental influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice weather influencing your mood?
- Can you separate external weather from internal feelings?
A Different Perspective
Weather alone does not dictate emotions; personal interpretation matters.
