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,””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "Final del juego" by Julio Cortázar, 1956
The speaker loves someone precisely because that love is unattainable and distant, highlighting desire rooted in longing rather than possession.
In simple terms: Love thrives on distance and mystery.
Key Takeaway
Embrace yearning, not ownership.
Themes
love
longing
desire
distance
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- unrequited romance
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
unrequited love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does longing teach us about self?
- How does distance shape affection?
A Different Perspective
Love can become painful when idealized.
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