Amor Quote by Gonçalo M. Tavares
““Lisboa é uma cidade onde o coração é vendido ao lado dos jornais do dia, e os dois produtos são caros porque tudo é efémero e tenho pressa. Perguntam-me: és louco? Que fazes a escrever em pé, no meio do passeio, a interromper pernas e casacos com negócios?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Book of Disquiet” (translation), 2015
Life in Lisbon feels fleeting, hurried, and commercialized, prompting existential questioning.
In simple terms: Lisbon feels rushed and cheap, making one wonder about sanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace urgency while seeking deeper meaning.
Themes
urban life
existentialism
tempo
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- city walk
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
ephemerality
consumerism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does urgency reveal about your values?
- Can you find stillness amid chaos?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes haste, ignoring need for pause.
