Amor Quote by Julio Cortázar
““Sólo en sueños, en la poesía, en el juego nos asomamos a veces a lo que fuimos antes de ser esto que vaya a saber si somos.””
About This Quote
Source Short story collection: Blow‑up and Other Stories (1970)
Dreams, poetry, and play reveal glimpses of our former selves before current identity forms
In simple terms: Imagination lets us glimpse who we once were before we become our present self
Use creative expression to reconnect with past selves
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic practice
- mindful meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself have you forgotten?
- How can art help you rediscover them?
Our present self can obscure earlier aspects of identity