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Amor Quote by Miguel Torga

“Não perturbes a paz que me foi dada. Ouvir de novo a tua voz seria matar a sede com água salgada.” quote by Miguel Torga
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““Não perturbes a paz que me foi dada. Ouvir de novo a tua voz seria matar a sede com água salgada.””

Miguel Torga

About This Quote

Source Poem: “A Paz” (The Peace), 1930s

Calls for preserving inner peace, suggesting hearing a loved one’s voice would be like drinking salty water—painful.

In simple terms: Peace is precious; hearing that voice would be harmful.

Key Takeaway

Protect your inner tranquility.

Themes

peace inner conflict loss

Mood

contemplative somber

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • grief counseling
  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

emotional resilience personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you safeguard peace when tempted?
  • Can silence ever be more harmful than healing?
A Different Perspective

May ignore the possibility of healing through connection.

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