Amor Quote by Lucila Gamero de Medina
““...¡Querer que yo no la vea!¡Querer que no me le acerque, es pedir al pájaro que no cante, al sol que no alumbre, a la mariposa que no busque la luz, a los ojos que no vean, al corazón que no ame, al alma que no sienta, a mí, que no sea humano!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th‑century Cuban literature
The speaker laments being denied love and humanity, comparing it to silencing nature and light.
In simple terms: Denial of love feels like silencing the world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability and humanity.
Themes
love
humanity
denial
longing
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal growth
- grieving loss
- seeking connection
Key Concepts
existential
emotional
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be fully human?
- How can we allow love without losing self?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramatize personal pain, limiting practical insight.
