Life Quote by Hilda Hilst
““I wanted to escape, Ehud, my mouth constantly starved for your mouth, life was splendor and marvel, unparalleled glimmer when you touched me, and sinister and hiccuping and nothingness when you were abscent””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished works, 1990s, Brazil
A yearning for intimate connection juxtaposed with emptiness when absent, highlighting love’s dual pleasure and pain.
In simple terms: Longing for closeness, feeling empty when apart.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between desire and presence.
Themes
love
desire
absence
longing
Mood
melancholic
passionate
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
intimacy
existential yearning
emotional duality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with longing when the object is absent?
- What balances desire with self‑sufficiency?
A Different Perspective
Intense longing can become overwhelming, leading to dependency.
