Amor Quote by Julio Cortázar
““Amor mío, no te quiero por vos ni por mí ni por los dos juntos, no te quiero porque la sangre me llame a quererte, te quiero porque no sos mía, porque estás del otro lado, ahí donde me invitás a saltar y no puedo dar el salto, porque en lo más profundo de la posesión no estás en mí, no te alcanzo, no paso de tu cuerpo, de tu risa, hay horas en que me atormenta que me ames (cómo te gusta usar el verbo amar, con qué cursilería lo vas dejando caer sobre los platos y las sábanas y los autobuses), me atormenta tu amor que no me sirve de puente porque un puente no se sostiene de un solo lado.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verses, 1970s
The speaker loves without possession, yearning for a love that is free, elusive, and unreciprocated, feeling both desire and torment.
In simple terms: Love is desired but not owned, causing longing and pain.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s paradoxes and seek authentic connection.
Themes
love
longing
possession
paradox
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- intimate confession
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existential desire
emotional conflict
unrequited love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean when it’s not about ownership?
- How do you balance desire with freedom?
A Different Perspective
The poetic intensity may not translate to practical advice.
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