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Baroque Quote by Luis de Góngora

“In love it does not matter what you say, but what you feel. In poetry it does not matter what you feel, but what you say.” quote by Luis de Góngora
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““In love it does not matter what you say, but what you feel. In poetry it does not matter what you feel, but what you say.””

Luis de Góngora

About This Quote

The quote contrasts love and poetry, highlighting that love values authentic feeling over expression, while poetry values the craft of expression over raw emotion.

In simple terms: Love prioritizes feeling; poetry prioritizes expression.

Key Takeaway

Different domains value different aspects of experience.

Themes

love poetry expression emotion artistic creation

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

aphorism philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing love letters
  • analyzing a poem
  • teaching creative writing
  • discussing emotional intelligence

Key Concepts

communication subjectivity aesthetic theory

Practical Applications

  • literary criticism
  • relationship counseling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect how we communicate feelings?
  • Can a poem be powerful without emotional depth?
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