--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Mudam-se os tempos, desnudam-se as…" description: "\"“Mudam-se os tempos, desnudam-se as vontandes.”\" — Mia Couto" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ad/mia-couto-10544_amor_mudam-se-os-tempos-desnudam-se-as-vontan_2785975.jpg" --- # Mudam-se os tempos, desnudam-se as vontandes. ![“Mudam-se os tempos, desnudam-se as vontandes.” quote by Mia Couto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ad/mia-couto-10544_amor_mudam-se-os-tempos-desnudam-se-as-vontan_2785975.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ad/mia-couto-10544_amor_mudam-se-os-tempos-desnudam-se-as-vontan_2785975.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ad/mia-couto-10544_amor_mudam-se-os-tempos-desnudam-se-as-vontan_2785975.jpg) > ““Mudam-se os tempos, desnudam-se as vontandes.”” [Mia Couto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mia-couto/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Times change and desires become exposed, revealing truth. **In simple terms:** Times change and desires are revealed. Key Takeaway Embrace change and self‑awareness. Themes change desire truth Mood contemplative poetic Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - personal growth - societal shifts - self reflection Key Concepts existentialism literary metaphor Questions to Reflect On - How do you face exposed desires? - What truths emerge in change? A Different Perspective Change can be unsettling. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Amor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amor/) [Os Tempos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/os-tempos-3344835/) [Tempos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/tempos-1415178/) [Tempos Desnudam](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/tempos-desnudam-3344834/) ## Related quotes > [“As sociedades modernas vivem tempos insanos. 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