Amor Quote by José Saramago
““Quer dizer que temos palavras a mais, Quero dizer que temos sentimentos a menos, Ou temo-los, mas deixámos de usar as palavras que os expressam, E portanto perdemo-los””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, José Saramago, 1991
Excess words replace genuine feeling, leading to loss of true emotion.
In simple terms: Too many words, not enough feeling.
Key Takeaway
Use words to express, not replace, emotions.
Themes
communication
emotion
language
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- mental health
- education
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance language and feeling?
- What emotions are lost when we over‑talk?
A Different Perspective
Words alone cannot convey deep emotions without authentic feeling.
